Elderly man injured during home robbery at Raymond Terrace

Police are investigating after an elderly man was injured during a robbery at the weekend.

About 9.55pm on Saturday 21 September 2019, a 72-year-old man was at his home on Brown Street, Raymond Terrace when two unknown men approached the front door.

A short time later, the elderly man became aware of two persons inside his home; the pair then threatened and assaulted the 72-year-old before stealing property and fleeing the scene.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended the scene a short time later and assisted the man, who was later taken to John Hunter Hospital for injuries to his face and arms.

It's unknown whether the two offenders inside the home are the same two offenders at the front of the property.

Police are also investigating whether a previous robbery at the same property on Saturday 14 September and this incident are linked.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police on 4983 7599 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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