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Strap: Police seek two men after attack on couple

SUNSHINE Coast detectives are looking for two men who left a couple traumatised after a violent home invasion in Noosaville over the weekend.
Police will alleged at about 3.25pm on Saturday 31 January, two men entered a home on Goodchap Street under the pretence of selling goods.
The two men, believed to have been carrying weapons, tied up the man and woman occupants of the home before assaulting the man and leaving with a sum of cash and other personal items.
In a press statement, Officer in Charge of the Sunshine Coast CIB Detective Acting Senior Sergeant David Harbison said the couple, who are in their late fifties, are believed to be small-time gold traders.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information in relation to this incident, or who may be able to identify the two men.
One man is described as being in his late twenties, about six feet tall, with an athletic build, short brown hair, olive skin, clean shaven and was carrying what looked to be a sword or machete.
The other man is described as being in his early twenties, much shorter at about 150-160cms, with a stocky build, olive skin, short dark wavy or curly hair and was carrying a hunting-style knife.
Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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