ACT Policing media release
Witnesses sought to aggravated robbery in Weston
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the assault and robbery of two teenagers near Cooleman Court in Weston last night.
About 8.30pm yesterday, the two male youths, one aged 13 and the other 14, had been walking home on the bicycle path near the Independent Living Centre on Parkinson St, Weston when they were followed and then punched by a group of 4-5 other males aged between 17-18 years.
Stolen from the victims was a sum of cash and personal property, including a blue and grey drawstring sports bag with an orange Puma symbol, clothing, wallet, a student ID card, a compact-sized JBL speaker and a sum of cash.
The victims received minor injuries.
The offenders were described as all males. The person who assaulted the victim was described as Caucasian, tall, wearing a white singlet top with a large slogan on the front. This offender was also bald and clean shaven.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons, such as that described, or suspicious activity in the area of Cooleman Court in Weston last night between 8pm and 9pm to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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