Kokoda Street, Ashmont break-in investigated by Wagga police

About 6.30am on April 11, a 46-year-old woman walked outside a unit on Kokoda Street, Ashmont, after hearing noises.

Police have been told the woman was assaulted by three unknown people, who forced her back inside and smashed the front window.

The group demanded money from a second occupant, a 68-year-old man, before hitting him over the head and torso with a shovel.

It's further alleged the woman was forced onto a mattress in the lounge room, before her bag was stolen.

The trio fled the scene and were last seen heading west on Kokoda Street, before turning south on Tarakan Avenue.

Riverina Police District Detective Inspector Adrian Telfer, said police are using all their resources to identify those responsible.

He said it was a terrifying ordeal for the victims.

"It's an enormous invasion of their privacy and quite confronting particularly at 6.30 in the morning," he said.

"Obviously they are extremely concerned. Police were notified and have been investigating ever since."

As police continue their inquiries, they have released CCTV footage of three people who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

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One person is described as being 180cm tall with a thin build wearing black clothes and white shoes.

Another person is described as being 180cm tall with a heavy build. They were wearing a light grey hoodie and dark tracksuit pants at the time of the incident.

The third person depicted in the CCTV is shorter, wearing a light grey hoodie with a sleeveless dark jacket over the top, and light brown work boots.

Inspector Telfer said police do not know at this stage whether it was targeted or a random attack, but they had spoken to multiple people.

He had one specific message to those involved.

"We are very keen to catch up with you. We are very keen to identify you and we are very keen to speak with you," he said.

"So if you recognise anyone in this footage, if it's you then come speak to police."

Anyone who may have information about this incident which could assist investigators is urged to contact Wagga Police on 6922 2599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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