POLICE attached to Far South Coast Local Area Command are investigating two aggravated break and enter offences in Narooma on Thursday morning.
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The first incident occurred about 5am, Thursday, January 22, at an apartment block in McMillan Road when a 38-year-old male resident answered a knock at the door.
The occupant was confronted by a male holding two knives who threatened him before demanding cash and property. Cash was handed over along with other items.
Then about 5.30am, another 38-year-old man answered a knock at his McMillan Road house. He was also confronted by a man armed with a knife, who also threatened him and demanded property.
The occupant handed over cash and other items.
Both victims received minor lacerations during the incidents.
The man has been similarly described in each incident. He is Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall with a thin build.
He was wearing a dark coloured hooded jumper and shorts.
Police believe the two incidents may be linked.
Police attended and crime scenes were established. Inquiries are continuing.
If you have any information, please contact Narooma police on 4476 2044 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
This is the second violent incident in the Narooma district in recent weeks after a man was stabbed by a local woman at Wallaga Lake on January 11.
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Two men have been charged after allegedly breaking into a home on the Far South Coast on Saturday morning, June 24.
A 52-year-old man was asleep in his unit in Narrira Street, Bermagui, and woke up when he heard a noise from his lounge room shortly after midnight Saturday
He went to check and was confronted by three men. He suffered two small cuts to his face when one allegedly threatened him with a knife before stealing his laptop and wallet. The three ran from the unit.
Police since have made three arrests with several charges pending including multiple aggravated break and enters. Read more