Help sought after woman stabbed in leg during robbery - Dubbo

Tuesday, 04 February 2025 02:19:37 PM

Police are appealing for information from the public after a woman was injured and robbed in Dubbo overnight.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District have been told a 27-year-old woman was staying in a motel on Victoria Street, Dubbo, at 9pm yesterday (Monday 3 February 2025), when an unknown man knocked on the door.

Police were told that the man – who was armed with a kitchen knife – took the woman’s mobile phone and handbag before attempting to leave.

When the woman – who was holding her 10-month-old baby at the time – tried to prevent the man from leaving she was stabbed in the right thigh. The man left the scene in a white Ford Territory.

The woman sought help from motel staff before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment.

Police were told a second child was present at the time of the incident, though no injuries to either child were reported.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced, with police working to determine whether or not the incident was targeted.

Police have released a description of a man they believe can assist with inquiries. He’s described as being aged about 30, of medium build, and dressed in all black.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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