Police release CCTV, reappealing for information following robbery, South of Wollongong

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:22:15 AM

PLEASE NOTE: CCTV can be downloaded via Hightail https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/KhARZix4ea

Police have released CCTV, as they reappeal for information following an assault and robbery in the Illawarra earlier this year.

About 11pm on Friday 28 March 2025, a man was walking at the intersection of Queen Street and Shellharbour Road, Warilla, when he was allegedly approached by two people and knocked to the ground, before they stole a mobile phone and fled the scene.

A member of the public stopped to assist the man.

The 61-year-old man returned to his home nearby and contacted police.

Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police Station responded and transported the man to Shellharbour Hospital, where he was treated for facial injuries.

A crime scene was established and detectives launched Strike Force Torulosa to investigate the circumstances.

As investigations continue, detectives have released additional CCTV of two people they believe can assist with their inquiries, who were seen in Queen Street prior to the alleged robbery.

The man depicted is described as Caucasian in appearance, 25-35 years old, medium to heavy build, with dark coloured hair. He was last seen wearing a black hat, blue t-shirt, red shorts, and black and white joggers.

The woman depicted is described as Caucasian in appearance, 25-35 years old, thin build with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a grey coloured singlet, black full length leggings and white joggers.

Police would also like to speak to a person who stopped their car to assist the man, shortly after the alleged assault.

Anyone with information, or CCTV is urged to come forward and contact Lake Illawarra Police Station on 02 4232 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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