Senior citizen fights off thief
POLICE are hunting a fat thief who got elbowed in the stomach when he tried to steal a senior citizen's handbag.
Police are investigating an assault on the 69-year-old woman about 1pm on Tuesday outside a convenience store on Catherine St, Malanda.
The man approached her from behind and requested she hand over her bag.
The woman reacted by elbowing the man in the stomach and then kicking him before retreating back to the supermarket.
The man is described as Caucasian, about 187cm tall, overweight with light brown hair.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have any information about this incident to contact their local police station or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote QP1000217704.
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