Mirrabooka Detectives have charged a man in relation to an incident which occurred in Innaloo on Tuesday 23 July 2024.
It will be alleged, about 4am, a number of male persons forced entry to a home on King George Street and assaulted the 68-year-old male resident.
The persons stole an amount of jewellery before they left the scene.
The resident managed to contact a neighbour for assistance and police were notified.
He was taken to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital with serious injuries; however, has since been released.
Following inquiries, detectives charged a 29-year-old Butler man with;
– Aggravated home burglary and commit,
– Aggravated armed robbery, and
– Aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm.
He is next due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday 5 September 2024.
A vehicle has been seized which will be forensically examined.
Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam from the area between 3.30am and 4.30am on Tuesday 23 July 2024, can upload it directly to detectives via the following link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/230724043015855
Detectives urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
All reports can be made anonymously.
