Cannington Detectives are seeking public assistance for information as they investigate an incident that occurred in St James on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
About 12.15am, the victim, a 34-year-old man, was confronted by an unknown male outside a residence on Walpole Street.
During the confrontation, the victim was threatened with an edged weapon and personal items were stolen. No injuries were reported.
The suspect then returned to a vehicle of interest – a red Jeep Grand Cherokee bearing Queensland registration plates 326WIG – last seen driving southwest on Walpole Street towards Chapman Road. The Jeep had a damaged rear right passenger window and a large, white sticker on the same side.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, 170 to 180 centimetres tall, aged 35 to 45, with a gaunt face and a ‘scraggly’ beard. He was wearing a black or dark coloured hooded top and long pants.
Anyone with information regarding the incident, including CCTV, dash cam or mobile phone vision, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
Reports can be made anonymously.
