- Woman, 66, was assaulted and robbed at a church in Melbourne on december 5
- Detectives have released images and CCTV of a man seen leaving the scene
- He is perceived to be Caucasian,in his 30s, short brown hair and a medium build
- Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
A 66-year old woman was coward punched to the face and robbed inside a church in South Melbourne at around 5 p.m on 5 December.
Victoria Police reported in a statement that the unknown offender then grabbed her handbag before pushing her to the ground in the St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic church on Dorcas Street.
The elderly victim was in shock following the incident and spent the night in hospital as a precaution.
Victoria Police reported in a statement that the unknown offender then grabbed her handbag before pushing her to the ground in the church of Dorcas Street.
CCTV released by Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives revealed that the aggressor fled the scene via the front door. He was seen minutes later leaving a café next door.
The police statement said the offender is Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s, tanned skin, short brown hair and a medium build.
He was wearing a grey t-shirt, blue three-quarter length jeans and carrying a hat.
Detectives of Port Phillip CIU are investigating following the assault and believe these details and the images revealed may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
The police statement said the offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s, tanned skin, short brown hair and a medium build.
The aggressor fled the scene via the front door. He was then seen minutes later leaving a café next door.