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A family has shared their heartbreak over the death of 91-year-old Harry Wright, who was allegedly killed during a robbery at his home in Victoria's Gippsland region.
Police were called to Maryvale Road in Morwell about 9.20pm on Thursday over reports of a robbery and found Wright critically injured.
A 42-year-old man was allegedly found hiding inside the garage.
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He had allegedly stolen a necklace and some cash and was arrested.
Wright's family, including his daughters, grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, have been left devastated by his death, which comes just six months after Wright lost his wife.
"My dad's life's worth more than a fricking necklace and a watch," his daughter Karen Cassar told 9News.
"He would have been so scared, he would have been petrified."
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Wright was well-known in the Morwell community and, despite his age, was always at the local bowls club.
He was meant to go on a cruise to New Zealand with his daughter tomorrow.
"He wouldn't hurt a fly. He wouldn't. He loved people," Cassar said.
"People can't go round and do this to people and just leave it for dead."
The alleged intruder, a 42-year-old homeless man, has been charged with aggravated burglary.
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Police are now waiting on the results of an autopsy to determine exactly how Wright died, meaning the man's charges could be upgraded.
The 42-year-old has been held in police custody and will face Latrobe Magistrates Court on Monday.
Investigations are ongoing.
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