Man charged after machete threat to 94-year-old in break-in

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:31 · Archive

A 35-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening a 94-year-old woman with a machete during an armed break-in at her Evans Head home in NSW's Northern Rivers region.

Police said the woman was asleep when she woke to find an armed man standing in her bedroom. The man allegedly threatened the woman and demanded money. He then searched the property, allegedly placing her possessions in a bag while threatening her with violence to keep her detained.

The woman was able to notify a neighbour, who called police. Officers conducted patrols of Evans Head and arrested a man on Woodburn Street about 6.15am. They allegedly located a machete and stolen property in his possession.

The man was taken to Ballina Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence - armed and take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage. He was refused bail and is expected to appear at court on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Man charged after 94-year-old woman allegedly threatened with machete in NSW Northern Rivers break-inA man has been charged after a 94-year-old woman was allegedly threatened with a machete during an armed break-in at her home.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 00:59
• Man charged after 94-year-old woman allegedly threatened with machete in NSW Northern Rivers break-inA man has been charged after a 94-year-old woman was allegedly threatened with a machete during an armed break-in at her home.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 00:59

In this story: Evans Head · NSW Northern Rivers · Ballina Police Station

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