Content warning: This article explicitly mentions physical assault on the elderly, which may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.

The alarming rise in home invasions targeting the elderly has once again been thrust into the spotlight following a harrowing incident in Perth, where a grandfather was brutally assaulted and robbed of $50,000 worth of gold jewellery.

This distressing event reminds us of our vulnerability and the importance of proactively safeguarding ourselves and our valuables.

In the early hours of 23 July, a 68-year-old man experienced a nightmare scenario when a group of assailants forcibly entered his Innaloo home.

While the man was asleep, the intruders, wielding metal poles and other blunt objects, subjected him to a vicious attack, stripping him of his gold jewellery, which adorned his arms, neck, and ankles.

Perth's grandfather assaulted and robbed of $50,000 in gold jewellery. Credit: Shutterstock

The precious items, intended for his grandson's future, had only been in his possession for six months, making the loss even more poignant.

A neighbour, alerted by the victim, promptly contacted the authorities, but the perpetrators had fled the scene when help arrived.

In a significant development, police have since charged a 29-year-old man from Butler with multiple offences, including aggravated home burglary and armed robbery.

He is scheduled to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on 5 September.

As the investigation continues, with a vehicle seized for forensic examination and the possibility of a firearm being involved, the community is on high alert.

The police are still hunting for several suspects and are piecing together the events of that fateful morning.

‘Very disappointing because the gold was mainly for his grandson, for his future,’ he said.

The victim had owned the jewellery for just six months.

They are calling on anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area between 3:30 am and 4:40 am to come forward as they work to bring all those responsible to justice.

In related news, an 84-year-old man is said to have been attacked on a Transperth bus after stepping in to address a harassment situation involving two women.

Precious Osemwekhae, a 28-year-old resident of Beckenham, faces several assault charges in connection with the incident. For more details on this story, click here.

Key Takeaways

• A Perth grandfather was allegedly assaulted and robbed in his home by several men who took $50,000 worth of gold jewellery.
• Police have charged a 29-year-old man with the incident, and the hunt continues for other suspects.
• The victim alerted a neighbour after the attack, who then called the police, but the assailants had already fled.
• Police are examining a seized vehicle for forensic evidence and appealing for anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.

Have you or someone you know been affected by a similar crime? What measures have you taken to protect your home and valuables? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.

 

[Ezzy]

I am aware of an Indian lady who works as a nurse in one of our big hospitals whose relatives send her the appropriate citizenship papers which she fills in & returns for them to make application. Some people may say this is O.K. because they don't understand the questions. I assume each of these relatives has their profession down as nurse or someone in that industry where there is a shortage & whether they are qualified or not. One member of this family also works as a tradesperson with a business. I am left to wonder from what l was told, if that person has an ABN & pays tax.

 

[JimmyFlatrock]

I am aware of an Indian lady who works as a nurse in one of our big hospitals whose relatives send her the appropriate citizenship papers which she fills in & returns for them to make application. Some people may say this is O.K. because they don't understand the questions. I assume each of these relatives has their profession down as nurse or someone in that industry where there is a shortage & whether they are qualified or not. One member of this family also works as a tradesperson with a business. I am left to wonder from what l was told, if that person has an ABN & pays tax.

Could be something in that Ezzy.
I reckon if she was just signing the application and not filling it in herself, then that would be an issue. Mainly because of the understanding english requirements are stringent and difficult to pass. Bloke's I have hired who were on a temp visa have told me how hard this aspect was to pass to get permanent status and yet I was able to understand them ok and vice versa.

There's good and bad in every race, and I
would say, from my experience, that if any ethnic group knows how to work a system it's the Indians. Doesn't surprise me in the slightest if some are using a stressed industry in a way that could be considered underhanded to gain access to Australia and all it's benefits. Thinking that would be an easier path for them to go down I mean.

I've also seen evidence of that from some Africans, Somalians, latching onto an industry like the residential home care for disability one. Pulling overnight care but locking themselves in the named 'office room' and sleeping the shift away after leaving medications out for the disabled one to take on their own. Duly reported by the close family member who told me this shortly after joining the work group. Funny how some of the different ethnic groups end up working together like that. Maybe that's fair enough, if they are doing a reasonable job of it, but when they don't, red flags should go up.

I reckon that's the time for us to push back and say hey, look at this, what's going on here.

Wouldn't be the half of it I'm sure.

 

[Ezzy]

Could be something in that Ezzy.
I reckon if she was just signing the application and not filling it in herself, then that would be an issue. Mainly because of the understanding english requirements are stringent and difficult to pass. Bloke's I have hired who were on a temp visa have told me how hard this aspect was to pass to get permanent status and yet I was able to understand them ok and vice versa.

There's good and bad in every race, and I
would say, from my experience, that if any ethnic group knows how to work a system it's the Indians. Doesn't surprise me in the slightest if some are using a stressed industry in a way that could be considered underhanded to gain access to Australia and all it's benefits. Thinking that would be an easier path for them to go down I mean.

I've also seen evidence of that from some Africans, Somalians, latching onto an industry like the residential home care for disability one. Pulling overnight care but locking themselves in the named 'office room' and sleeping the shift away after leaving medications out for the disabled one to take on their own. Duly reported by the close family member who told me this shortly after joining the work group. Funny how some of the different ethnic groups end up working together like that. Maybe that's fair enough, if they are doing a reasonable job of it, but when they don't, red flags should go up.

I reckon that's the time for us to push back and say hey, look at this, what's going on here.

Wouldn't be the half of it I'm sure.

Valid points JimmyFlatrock with regards to speaking English. The husband of the lady l mentioned has a very limited English vocabulary despite living in England & Australia for over 20 years. My friend who was in a Nursing Home was always complaining about certain staff, especially those who made beds, having a limited knowledge of English, causing a language barrier.