Elderly Woman Robbed In Daylight In Browns Bay

An elderly woman has been robbed in broad daylight while walking to her home in the North Shore suburb of Browns Bay.

Detective Darren Attwood of the North Shore CIB says the 77 year old victim was walking north on the right hand side of Beach Road at about 11.15am yesterday, Saturday 4 February 2012:

“While continuing past the intersection with Carlisle Road, a male has approached her from the left side of the road. He has walked straight up to the victim and demanded her hand bag.”

“When the victim refused, the offender presented a metal object and pointed it straight at her chest. The object was covered in a black cloth. It appeared to be a gun barrel. The object was protruding out the end of the cloth.”

“The offender ripped the victim’s bag from her shoulder. He then ran back across Beach Road and got into the passengers side of a waiting vehicle. The vehicle drove north in the direction of Torbay.”

“The handbag is described as a small black handbag with a single strap. The victim was badly shaken but otherwise unharmed. She’s receiving assistance from Victim Support,” Detective Attwood said.

Police have a description of the offender, his driver associate, and the awaiting vehicle.

OFFENDER:

Male – Caucasian with olive skin
Age – early twenties
Height – tall, slim build
Clean shaven
Clothing – wearing dark trousers, a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket with the hood up

DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE:

Male – Caucasian
Age – late 20’s to early 30’s
Height – medium build
Short dark hair, closely shaven / cropped number 1 haircut
Slight stubble/unshaven
Clothing – wearing a grey top

VEHICLE:

Flat deck Ute - Older model
Colour – “brick red”
Wooden tray on the back
Vehicle was covered in mud, described as light coloured clay

“There was one witness to the incident and police are seeking any other people who may have been in the Beach Road, Carlisle Road area late yesterday morning. We want to hear from anyone who knows the vehicle that was used,” Detective Attwood said.

Anyone with information can call Detective Darren Attwood of the North Shore CIB on 09 477 5031. Alternative option is to call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.