A school traffic warden was knocked over and had his hat and whistle stolen in a disgraceful attack outside Rossmoyne Primary School on Tuesday morning.
The 87-year-old warden had been commanding the crosswalk on Third Avenue, where the school is located, when he was pushed by a male stranger about 8.55am.
That caused him to fall to the ground and the person then stole the his hat and whistle before fleeing in a vehicle, described as a black Toyota Prado.
Witnesses rushed to aid the victim, who police later arranged for medical assistance through St John WA.
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Cannington Detectives described the attacker as between 17 and 19-years-old, approximately 183cm tall with dark complexion, a black mullet and earrings.
Anyone with information or footage of the assault should contact Crime Stoppers online or call 1800 333 000.
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