On Sunday the 27-03-16 at around 8.00 pm a male wearing a balaclava and armed with a machete forced his way into a home on Vary Street in Morwell. The offender threatened the three female occupants with the weapon before stealing a handbag, which contained money, a mobile phone and some medication and fleeing the house. Latrobe CIU detectives are appealing for public assistance.

Victims of crime for support and advice call 1800 000 055 or (03) 9415 9492 or go to www.victimsofcrime.com.au or email: support@victimsofcrime.com.au