Police are appealing for information following an aggravated break and enter in the state's far west on the weekend.
About 11.40pm on Sunday (6 February 2022), three unknown males forced entry into a motel room on Mitchell Street, Bourke.
The group demanded cash and cars keys from the occupant – a 66-year-old woman – before one male wrestled the woman to the ground in an attempt to steal her handbag.
The group left empty handed before returning a short time later and again attempted to take the woman's handbag. After failing a second time, the group left empty handed.
Officers attached to Central North Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Bourke Police on 02 6870 0899 or 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
