Tweed police appeal for information in Francis St, Tweed Heads robbery of disabled man in walker

Police have released new information in the hope they can find those responsible for a brazen daylight robbery of a disabled man in Tweed Heads.

Police are appealing for more information about a Tweed Heads robbery which saw an older disabled man assaulted.

Tweed-Byron police are investigating a Francis St robbery that occurred about 10am last Thursday, involving a 65-year-old disabled victim.

A member of the public told police they saw a suspect come up from behind the victim and push him over before stealing his cash, said Tweed-Byron Detective Chief Inspector Brendon Cullen.

“This particular offence has a level of concern for us, as the victim was a disabled person who could only walk with the assistance of a walker,” Det Insp Cullen said.

He said police believe the offender was a caucasian man between 30-40 years old, dressed in a dark coloured hoodie and wearing a black surgical face mask.

Tweed detectives have released images of a white single cab Toyota HiLux ute and wish to speak to the driver in relation to a Tweed Heads robbery on August 4. Picture: Contributed

Following investigations, detectives have now released images of a white single cab Toyota HiLux ute, adding they believe the driver could assist with inquiries.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the robbery further information about the Toyota HiLux to either contact Tweed Heads Police on 07 55069499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Tweed detectives have now released images of a white single cab Toyota HiLux ute, wishing to speak to the driver in relation to a Tweed Heads Robbery on August 4,2022. Picture: Contributed