Man arrested after robbing war veteran in his home
06 Mar, 2012 10:38 AM
A man will appear in court today after he allegedly broke in and
stole money and possessions from a 91-year-old war veteran yesterday.About
4.30pm Monday March 5 the 91-year-old man was sleeping inside his home
on Rowe Street, Greystanes, when he woke to find a man standing at the
end of his bed.
It’s alleged the man stole the veteran’s wallet and keys before fleeing the home.
Police were called to the premises where a statement was taken, giving a good description of the man.
Officers then attended a nearby service station and viewed closed circuit camera footage that ultimately led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
He was charged at Merrylands Police Station with aggravated break and enter, and goods in custody.
Further investigations led police to a two metre deep drain on the corner of Grose and Church Streets in Parramatta where they retrieved the 91-year-old’s property, and other property believed to be the proceeds of recent break and enters.
The 36-year-old Greystanes man was refused bail and will appear in Fairfield Local Court today.
It’s alleged the man stole the veteran’s wallet and keys before fleeing the home.
Police were called to the premises where a statement was taken, giving a good description of the man.
Officers then attended a nearby service station and viewed closed circuit camera footage that ultimately led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
He was charged at Merrylands Police Station with aggravated break and enter, and goods in custody.
Further investigations led police to a two metre deep drain on the corner of Grose and Church Streets in Parramatta where they retrieved the 91-year-old’s property, and other property believed to be the proceeds of recent break and enters.
The 36-year-old Greystanes man was refused bail and will appear in Fairfield Local Court today.
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