We are appealing for witnesses after an 84-year-old man was assaulted and then robbed in his own home by three men in Hazelton Way, Cowplain at around 6pm yesterday, January 13.
It has been reported that one man entered his house by breaking in the back door while he was in his lounge watching television and sleeping.
The man has then tried to confuse the elderly gentleman by telling him to look at the damage and asking for £50.
Two other men then arrive and assault the elderly man, knocking him to the floor, before stealing his wallet.
Man 1 is described as:
White
Aged mid 20s
Short dark wavy hair
5 ft 6 in
Medium build
Clean shaven
Wearing a dark-coloured clothing and footwear
Man 2 is described as:
White
Aged mid 20s
Muscular stocky build
Clean Shaven
Dark curly hair
Local accent
Wearing a black army style jacket and dark trousers and heavy boots
Man 3 is described as:
White
Aged mid 20s
5 ft 8 in
Slight build
Dark hair
Wearing a dark bobble hat
Detective Constable Barry Martin from the Eastern Investigations Team said: “We are appealing to anyone who saw these males in the vicinity of Hazelton Way on Wednesday or anyone who recognises these descriptions.
“This is a despicable crime committed by three men who targeted an elderly man in his home. If anyone has any information about this incident please call 101 and quote 44160019000.”
RMS Number: 44160019000
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