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Detectives have charged two men following a violent robbery at a rural property near Lowood on Friday where an 80-year-old man was allegedly assaulted.
Police allege that at around 3.40am on Friday, March 12, two men drove into the O’Reilly s Weir Road property in Patrick Estate and entered a rear shed on the property to steal fuel.
The 80-year-old resident went to the shed and attempted to stop the pair from leaving by removing the keys from the ignition.
One of the men threatened to stab the resident when a struggle ensued and the resident sustained a laceration to his arm and a puncture wound to his stomach.
The offender allegedly ran away when they noticed the owner. (The alleged offender) was unarmed, wearing dark clothing and carrying a torch, Snr Sgt Bromley said. Snr Sgt Bromley said most property crimes were what police called sneak breaks and were carried out by thieves when the chance arose. (They) are committed by opportunistic thieves targeting vehicles and homes where doors and windows are left unsecured enabling easy access to your valuables, he said. Remember, opportunist thieves also have no problem with walking through open garage doors or open or unlocked windows and doors - even when you are home.
LOCAL police say they have been encouraged by motorists’ positive driving behaviour during the Christmas weekend.
Lowood police Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant James Bromley said zero drink drivers were charged in the Lowood division between December 24 to 28, as his officers targeted key hot spots for poor driver behaviour.
Sergeant Bromley said it was “encouraging” to see that the community had adopted safer driving habits after warning that police would be out in force this holiday season.
Sergeant Bromley said he was pleased that residents planned Christmas celebrations to ensure that they did not drink and drive.
Lowood Police will continue with the Christmas Road Safety campaign and enforcement of the Fatal Five: speeding, drink driving, seat belts, driver distraction and fatigue, Sergeant Bromley reiterated.