Cairns overnight media wrap, Tuesday August 15
Robbery incident, Earlville: An investigation is underway into the robbery of an elderly woman at Earlville yesterday afternoon.
The woman was walking along Rowe Street at Earlville just after 2pm when a male on a bicycle rode past her at very close range. She then felt a push from behind and fell to the footpath, dropping her purse and other items she was carrying.
The victim then saw a second male, also on a bicycle, reach down and steal her purse. Both males then rode off along Rowe Street.
The 78-year-old victim sustained abrasions, bruising and swelling to her knees as a result of the incident, however did not require medical treatment.
Police conducted patrols of the area however the offenders were not located. They are described as being males of Torres Strait Islander appearance and possibly aged in their late teens.
Investigations are continuing and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information that could assist, to make contact with Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Drug charges, Smithfield: A boy aged 15 and a girl aged 16, both of Smithfield were charged yesterday following investigations into the seizure of drugs and related items from a Smithfield residence on August 9.
Smithfield detectives executed a search warrant at the residence and seized cannabis, phones and drug related paraphernalia.
The two youths were subsequently charged with one count each of trafficking a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug and possession of a drug utensil.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
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