STAFF REPORTER

A 69-year-old woman was assaulted in her house tonight by a home invader who carried a knife.

Police spokesman Barry Mann said that about 7pm a dark-skinned man believed to be in his 20s entered the elderly woman’s house in Dewsbury Drive, Bertram.

Inspector Mann said the home invader assaulted the woman and stole several items including a laptop computer and contents of the woman’s handbag.

The man then ran from house into nearby bush.

He is described as 180cm tall and of skinny build. He was wearing a grey hoody and black pants.

Anyone with relevant information about the attack should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.