Police have described the alleged robbery of an 89-year-old woman in the driveway of her Braddon home as "one of the most cowardly acts imaginable".
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The woman told police a tall, thin man approached her while she was in the driveway of her Limestone Avenue home on Friday morning.
He allegedly threatened her and demanded cash before fleeing on foot with the money.
Station Sergeant Jeff Knight urged anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity around Limestone Avenue in Braddon between 9am and 11am on Saturday to contact police.
"To prey on the fragility of a senior citizen is one of the most cowardly acts imaginable," he said.
"We are asking for information from anyone who may have been around the vicinity of Limestone Avenue in Braddon on Saturday, between the hours of 9am and 11am to call police if they noticed anything suspicious."
You can provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or at act.crimestoppers.com.au
