Barrier Daily Truth

Woman ‘robbed’ and assaulted

Wednesday, 22nd February, 2012

A woman was allegedly assaulted and robbed yesterday morning as she was going to the bank to deposit the takings from a business.

The incident reportedly happened about 11.15am when the 29-year-old woman parked her car in Blende Street between Oxide and Delamore streets.

A man described as thin and of Aboriginal appearance came up and opened the passenger side door and reached for her handbag, police said.  

A struggle ensued during which she was assaulted and the man got away with the bag, they said.

The bag was described as being dark red, about the size of a magazine, with a hole in the bottom, black handles and a zip at the top.  

Police said it might have been dumped somewhere and if anyone found it they should contact police immediately.

“Fortunately the victim did not suffer serious injuries,” said Detective Inspector Mick Stoltenberg. 

“Due to the location that this offence has occurred in and the time of day, police anticipate that some member of the community would have been in a position to witness what has taken place,” he said.

DI Stoltenberg said that if anyone had any information about the incident they should contact police on 8087 0299 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.