On the 29-05-15 at around 6.45 pm a masked burglar entered a property on Dunn Street in Ballarat by an unlocked balcony door. A seventeen-year-old boy was home at the time in the kitchen when he was confronted by the burglar who pushed him to his chest and stole several ipads before fleeing out through the balcony door. The offender was described as being aged in his mid-teens, of skinny build and approximately 160cms tall and wearing dark pants, a hooded jumper and a cloth over his face. Ballarat CIU detectives are appealing for public assistance into the aggravated burglary.

If you have been the victim of an aggravated burglary, physical assault or other violent crime in Victoria contact Victims of Crime Compensation & Counselling for immediate and professional assistance, advice and support on 1800 000 055 or (03) 9415 9492 or complete our enquiry form at www.victimsofcrime.com.au or email: support@victimsofcrime.com.au

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