Queensland Police continue to hunt for a man after he allegedly stole an elderly woman's groceries from her home.
Police allege the 84-year-old, from Raceview in the Queensland town of Ipswich, was unpacking her groceries at home on the afternoon of March 24 when a man entered the home.
The unknown man spoke briefly with the woman before allegedly taking three bags of groceries.
“I went to put the groceries down and unlock the door,” the elderly woman told 7 News.
“He said, ‘I need these groceries more than you do’.”
Yamanto Police issued an appeal for information earlier this week to find the man.
He is described as aged between 18 and 22-years-old, Caucasian and of average build.
After hearing about the incident, officers at Yamanto Police Station decided to pass a hat around the office to raise money for the woman's groceries.
Officers also approached local shops where the woman usually buys her groceries, which graciously provided $60 in gift vouchers.
"We hope that this will be able to replace the woman’s lost shopping and will demonstrate that there are members of this community who are here to help and provide support," Yamanto Police said.
“It was worthy and warranted in this situation,” police officer Adam Cooper said.
“There’s not much good going on in the world.”
