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91-year-old woman assaulted during break and enter – Tweed Heads
91-year-old woman assaulted during break and enter – Tweed Heads
A 91-year-old woman is being treated for facial injuries after being assaulted and robbed in her home on the state’s Far North Coast.
Between 5pm and 5.15pm yesterday (Monday 12 July 2021), a 91-year-old woman was inside a unit on William Street, Tweed Heads South, when an unknown man has entered the property through an unlocked screen door.
The man grabbed the woman and struck her to the torso whilst covering her mouth and nose.
The woman struggled and the man pushed her away, grabbed her handbag and fled the scene.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended and established a crime scene.
The 91-year-old was taken to Tweed Heads Hospital for treatment for facial injuries; she will also be assessed for any further injuries.
As investigations continue, detectives are urging anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the surrounding area between 4.45pm and 5.30pm or who may have seen any suspicious activity in Tweed Heads to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
