An elderly woman was tied to a chair in her Palmerston North home and threatened by a man who took off with her bank card this morning.
Detective Sergeant Dave Wishnowsky said the man entered the home on Church Street, Between Victoria Ave and Albert Street between 9am and 9.30am.
"The man was described as wearing a dark "silky" zipped jacket and dark pants, and was about 5 ft 10 inches or 178cm in height," Detective Sergeant Wishnowsky said.
"The female occupant of the address was threatened and tied to a chair, before the man left in her car – a red Toyota Corolla, registration EWG803."
Detective Sergeant Wishnowsky said the woman has been left "very shaken" following the robbery but is unhurt.
"She was assessed in hospital as a precaution.
"It's likely the man has driven around Palmerston North following the robbery."
Police are urging anyone with information and may have seen the vehicle, to contact Palmerston North Police on (06) 351 3600.
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