Elderly woman attacked and robbed in Beach Haven - Police appeal
EDIT: The two people have now been identified and police are making inquiries.
Kia ora neighbours, an elderly woman was assaulted and robbed in Beach Haven, sparking police to ask for help in identifying two people.
On August 14, a 78-year-old woman boarded a bus from Birkenhead shops to Beach Haven, before she was followed and attacked.
A man and woman assaulted the elderly person and took a number of items including her handbag.
If you recognise the man and woman call 105 quoting file number 210814/6315 or email Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Renfree at mark.renfree@police.govt.nz
Alternatively, call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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