Armed robbery, assault – Woree
Police are appealing for public assistance following the investigation of an armed robbery and assault of a woman at Woree early this morning (August 27).
At about 1.40am, a woman was walk along Rigg Street when a man approached her with a screwdriver, robbed her of her personal belongings and assaulted her.
The man is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, slim build and wearing a hoodie.
The woman was taken to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been near a service station on the Bruce Highway, Woree overnight and seen the incident or, has dash-cam footage to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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: Brisbane Crime Alert
