It is alleged that at approximately 9:00am, the 35-year-old male returned to his residence to find a side gate and side door had been opened. Whilst conducting a search of his premises, the male encountered the offender who allegedly struck him to the head with a hammer.

The male fell to the ground and lost consciousness before arousing and raising the alarm. He was conveyed to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance where he was treated for bruising, swelling and abrasions to his face, and later released.

The offender is being described as a Caucasian male, 175cm in height, medium build with a small but prominent gut. He has brown receding hair to the bottom of his neck and appears to be about 40-45 years of age with a distinctly pale face. He was described as wearing a plain white t-shirt and blue denim jeans with white shoes and had an overall appearance of being grubby.

Palmerston Investigations Unit attended the scene and conducted extensive patrols and door knocks throughout the area.

At this stage it is believed that the intruder was disturbed before having a chance to steal any items from the residence.

Police are asking anyone who may be able to identify the male from the attached comfit, or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time to please contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or

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