Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a break and enter incident at Burdell in Townsville yesterday, November 12.
Investigations indicate around 10am, a male offender reportedly armed with a weapon gained access to the Kahana Avenue property before being confronted by a female resident.
The offender has then attempted to flee the residence while being followed by the resident, before a second offender waiting outside the property threw an item at the resident.
The two offenders then fled the scene in a vehicle without any property from the residence.
The 38-year-old female resident was transported to Townsville University Hospital after sustaining a laceration to her leg.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam/CCTV vision, to come forward.
Investigations are ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
