Police have released CCTV footage in relation to an incident that began at a residence on Cusack Parade, Wynnum.
Around 3.30pm yesterday a man unlawfully entered the home and was disturbed by the 76-year-old female resident.
The man grabbed the woman’s handbag and when the woman refused to let go, a struggle ensued. The offender pushed the woman to the floor and fled the house with the handbag.
The handbag contained a number of winning TAB tickets which were later cashed at a hotel on Wynnum Road.
Police have released CCTV footage of a woman attending the hotel and allegedly cashing the tickets.
Anyone that has any information which could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or local police.
