Elderly woman injured in Wyong carjacking

Police are appealing for information as they investigate an alleged carjacking at Wyong on Tuesday, April 11.

Police have been told that at about 7.20am an 81-year-old woman was unpacking groceries from her car in Hargrave St, Wyong, when a man allegedly climbed into the driver’s seat of the car.

After a struggle, during which the woman was allegedly pushed to the ground, the man drove the car towards Margaret St, fleeing the scene.

Emergency services were notified, and the woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and have commenced an investigation into the incident.

The vehicle involved is a 2004 silver Daewoo sedan with registration ARN85L and is still missing.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the incident, or potential dashcam footage, to contact Tuggerah Lakes police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source:
NSW Police