SSM surveys to vote ‘no’ ends up with her police report

A group chat message between a family has caused a stir as a woman claims her aunt stole same-sex marriage plebiscite letters because they weren’t going to vote ‘no’.

An image of a WhatsApp conversation was posted to Instagram claiming the aunt had taken the postal votes of the family because they were planning to give their support to the campaign. 

‘So this is what my Aunty did today #VOTENO or she’ll steal your mail,’ the Instagram photo was captioned.

The photo of the letters was posted in the group chat on Monday evening as Australian residents are starting to receive their same-sex marriage plebiscite voting forms in the mail.

The user said she ‘took everyone’s mail’ which was met with braying laughter and confusion.

‘I’m f*** crying with laughter,’ a family member replies.

‘Who’s mail is that…Why,’ another says.

The photo of the letters was posted in the group chat on Monday evening as Australian residents are starting to receive their same-sex marriage plebiscite voting forms in the mail

The image was posted on Twitter, with several people voicing their outrage. NSW Police were then notified of the image.

The official New South Wales Police account quickly responded, asking people to report the apparent theft.

‘Please make a formal report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au,’ they said. 

Police told Daily Mail Australia they have not yet been reached out to by anyone to investigate the issue.

The Instagram user confirmed to Daily Mail Australia they did not take the image that was captured but was sharing it to bring awareness to the issue of plebiscite letters being taken and to discourage anyone thinking of doing so.