Police would like to speak to the couple pictured in relation to an alleged assault and robbery of a 61-year-old man in Warilla. Photo: NSW Police.
Illawarra Police have released footage of a man and a woman they believe can help them solve an alleged assault and robbery that took place in Warilla.
A NSW Police spokesperson said the alleged victim of the assault, a 61-year-old man, was walking at the intersection of Queen Street and Shellharbour Road about 11 pm on Friday 28 March.
“He was allegedly approached by two people and knocked to the ground, before they stole his mobile phone and fled the scene,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“A member of the public stopped to assist the man.”
The man then returned to his home nearby and contacted police.
“Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police Station responded and transported the man to Shellharbour Hospital, where he was treated for facial injuries,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“A crime scene was established and detectives launched Strike Force Torulosa to investigate the circumstances.”
As part of the investigation detectives have released CCTV footage of two people they believe can assist with their inquiries, who were seen in Queen Street prior to the alleged robbery.
The man depicted is described as Caucasian in appearance, 25 to 35 years old, of a medium to heavy build, with dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black hat, blue T-shirt, red shorts, and black and white joggers.
The woman depicted is described as Caucasian in appearance, 25 to 35 years old, of a thin build with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a grey singlet, black full length leggings and white joggers.
Police would also like to speak to a person who stopped their car to assist the man, shortly after the alleged assault.
Anyone with information, or CCTV is urged to come forward and contact Lake Illawarra Police Station on 02 4232 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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