Police are appealing for public assistance after a woman was injured during a break and enter at her home in Moree overnight.
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About 8.30pm on Sunday, November 19 a 79-year-old woman was disturbed by intruders to her Boland Drive home.
The woman confronted the unknown males who struck her to the head and arms as she attempted to defend herself.
The woman fell to the ground after which the offenders entered the property and stole a number of personal items.
The victim was conveyed to Moree Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Police, including crime scene officers, were called to the scene and conducted a canvas of the area where a number of items of interest were located.
“A break-in such as experienced by this lady is extremely disturbing. People should be able to feel safe in their homes,” Barwon Local Area Command Superintendent Paul McDonald said.
“Any break-in can be distressing for victims but when there are criminals in this community who are actively targeting the elderly and vulnerable to steal valuables it is particularly disturbing.
“The elderly and vulnerable deserve to be respected and to live their lives without fear from such criminals.
“Investigators will continue to canvas homes and known offender/s in an attempt to identify these persons who prey on innocent and hard working people” he said.
“Anyone who saw the males or any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Boland Drive around this time are urged to contact our investigators as a matter of urgency.
Mr McDonald reminds residents that whilst offender/s such as these continue to target homes in the Moree area residents must ensure they take all reasonable precautions both day and night to protect their homes.
“Ensure deadlocks on windows and doors are used and report any suspicious behaviour to Police immediately”.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
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