More than two years after a couple were assaulted in their Mornington home detectives are making a renewed appeal for information as they reignite the investigation.
Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit detectives have today released computer generated images of two men in the hope it will assist the investigation, following the aggravated burglary at a Grange Road home on Thursday 16 September 2021.
Detectives have been told an offender forced his way into the home, armed with a firearm, and threatened the two residents sometime between 4-5am.
A physical altercation ensured before the offender stole a mobile phone and fled the scene.
One of the victims, a 74-year-old man, sustained minor facial injuries and was taken to hospital while the 66-year-old woman, was treated for minor injuries at the scene by ambulance paramedics.
Computer generated images of the men detectives believe may be able to assist with their enquiries have been released.
The first offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance with a medium build, brown eyes, wearing glasses and short brown hair.
The second offender is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance with a medium build, blue eyes and short grey hair.
Quotes attributable to Mornington Crime Investigation Unit Sergeant Ross Stewart:
“We are seeking assistance from the community to help identity the two men depicted in these composite images as we believe that this will bring us closer to resolving the matter. It will help provide closure to our victims who have sustained significant trauma from this brutal attack.
“Whilst the incident happened nearly two and a half years ago, we have been tirelessly working on this case. Fresh information in recent times has reinvigorated the investigation and we are now appealing to the community with any information to contact us.
“Somebody out there in the community knows something. It doesn’t matter how small or how trivial that piece of information is, but it could be the piece of the puzzle that we need to help solve this crime.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
