A 94-year-old Evans Head woman woke to find a man standing in her bedroom, allegedly armed with a machete.
Police allege it happened about 5am on Saturday, 14 November, while she was asleep at home.
The man allegedly threatened her and demanded money. He then allegedly searched the home, put property in a bag, and detained the woman through continued threats of violence.
The woman was able to alert a neighbour, who called police. Officers from Richmond Police District attended.
Police patrolled Evans Head as part of their inquiries and found a man on Woodburn Street about 6.15am. He was arrested, and officers allegedly found a machete and stolen property in his possession.
The 35-year-old man was taken to Ballina Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence – armed and take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage.
He was refused bail and was due to appear in Bail Division, Court 1, on Sunday, 15 November.
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