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Woman threatened at knifepoint in Karratha burglary

Staff reporterPilbara News
A woman was allegedly threatened with a knife at a Peg’s Creek property last night.
Camera IconA woman was allegedly threatened with a knife at a Peg’s Creek property last night. Credit: Pilbara News

West Pilbara Detectives are seeking information from the public into an armed burglary in Peg’s Creek last night.

They allege a man broke into the home of a woman aged in her thirties at about 8.50pm and brandished a knife at her, demanding money.

He then left the property empty-handed.

Police have described the offender as being 25-28 years old, 170-175cm tall, of medium build, with dark skin, dark curly hair and small scars or blemishes on both of his cheeks, possibly from acne scarring

The man was also wearing dark-coloured pants at the time of the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au.

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