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Update: Burglary with violence, Mooroobool

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Detectives are continuing to investigate the burglary and assault of an 81-year-old woman in her Chataway Street home around 10.50pm on Friday, September 12.

A man gained entry to the home and approached the woman in her bedroom and made demands for her handbag.

The woman handed over her handbag, and the male assaulted the woman before fleeing the residence.

The 81-year-old woman was not physically injured.

The man is described as being aged in his 30s or older, of Aboriginal appearance, and at the time of the incident he was wearing shorts but no shirt.

Police are searching for a brown leather handbag and a pink coloured wallet, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. 

 

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.


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