DETECTIVES in Melbourne are investigating an aggravated burglary in which two intruders wearing wigs threated to kill an 81-year-old in her bedroom.
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Police say the men broke into the home on Furneaux Grove in Bulleen, a suburb in north-west Melbourne, around 5am on the day before New Year's Eve.
The pair ransacked a number of rooms before entering the master bedroom where an 81-year-old woman was sleeping. They woke the woman and threatened to kill her if she didn't hand over her jewellery and cash.
The woman refused and the offenders escaped, but not before stealing the victim's handbag and purse.
It is alleged the two men then used the woman's credit cards at service stations in Roxborough Park, Coolaroo, Broadmeadows and Campbellfield to buy cigarettes and gift cards.
Police believe that when the men were using the credit cards they were travelling in a silver Mercedes Benz SLK350 or similar.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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