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Two men restrain, steal from elderly resident on Christmas Eve

Police are hunting two men who stormed the home of an elderly person, restraining them before stealing cash and personal items.

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Police are appealing for information after two men threatened and restrained an elderly resident in their home before stealing from him on Christmas Eve.

Initial investigations suggest the pair forced their way into a house on Mount Cotton Road, Sheldon between 5.45am and 6.45am on December 24.

Sheldon police are appealing for information and footage following an armed robbery at a home.
Sheldon police are appealing for information and footage following an armed robbery at a home.

The two men then threatened and restrained a 75-year-old resident before they stole cash and personal items.

They then left and stole the victim’s white BMW and left in it.

Police located the car abandoned later at Tandara Street in Rochedale South.

Sheldon police are appealing for information and footage following an armed robbery at a home.
Sheldon police are appealing for information and footage following an armed robbery at a home.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who was driving along Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road Capalaba, Mount Cotton Road Capalaba, Avalon Road Sheldon or Priestdale Road Rochedale South between 5.45am and 6.45am on Christmas Eve who may have dashcam footage to contact police.

Police believe the man pictured may be able to assist them with their investigation.

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