A woman was assaulted twice in her Orange home by a man wearing a black face mask after he had asked for help.
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Chief Inspector Dave Harvey said the woman, 44, was taken to hospital suffering minor injuries after the ordeal.
Chief Inspector Harvey said the woman answered the door of her Cassey Crescent home about 8.50pm on Sunday to see a man asking for help.
"The [man] forced entry into the premises," he said.
Chief Inspector Harvey said the man assaulted the woman and demanded money.
"She gave him some cash and he assaulted her again before leaving the premises."
He said the victim was taken to Orange Hospital and had since been released.
Chief Inspector Harvey said police were now seeking the offender after the aggravated break and enter.
"The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged in his mid 30s, 160 centimetres tall and with a stocky build," he said.
"He was wearing a black cap with a black hospital face mask, a long black shirt and pants."
Chief Inspector Harvey said anyone with information should contact Orange police station or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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David Fitzsimons
I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.
I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.
