Police are investigating an assault at a retirement village about 7.30am on Thursday, July 6 in Aspendale Gardens leaving a 27-year-old staff member injured.
Investigators have been told a man entered the Wells Road premises before the alleged offender moved throughout the village before walking upstairs to a bin room where the victim followed him to determine why he was in the building.
Police were told once the man was inside, he grabbed the victim on her upper arms before punching her several times in her head and upper body area.
The man then fled the premises through the Wells Road exit.
The 27-year-old victim sustained bruising and scratches.
The man is perceived to be Asian in appearance, aged in his late 20s and spoke with an accent.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
