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12-year-old boy has e-scooter stolen at knifepoint in Marsden

A 12-year-old boy has been robbed at knifepoint in Logan with the thieves taking his e-scooter and other items.

The incident happened at Marsden about 6pm. (File picture)
The incident happened at Marsden about 6pm. (File picture)

A knife brandishing thief stole a 12-year-old boy’s e-scooter and other items in Logan on Wednesday.

Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to the armed robbery they said occurred in Marsden approximately 5pm.

Initial investigations suggest the boy was riding his e-scooter along Second Ave, when a male armed with a knife exited a car and approached him.

The male threatened the boy and stole several personal items, including the e-scooter, before returning to the car and fleeing, according to a police statement.

The boy was not physically injured in the incident.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Second Ave who has information or dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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