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Two teens, just 14 and 18, were arrested after allegedly threatening a driver with a knife in northern suburbs robbery

Two teens, one just 14, have been arrested after allegedly threatening a rideshare driver with a knife before trying to steal his car and making off with cash.

Both teens were refused bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court and Youth Court on Wednesday.
Both teens were refused bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court and Youth Court on Wednesday.

A rideshare driver has been injured and two teens, aged just 14 and 18, have been arrested after allegedly threatening a driver with a knife before making off with cash.

Police were called to Mofflin Rd, Elizabeth Grove about 2.15am on Wednesday after reports that a rideshare driver had been confronted by two males.

It is alleged the suspects entered the Toyota hatchback and threatened the driver with a knife before trying to steal his car.

The victim tried to flee from his attackers before handing over cash to the duo who fled on foot.

The victim, a 39-year-old man, received a cut to his hand during the altercation and was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Police soon found and arrested the two suspects at a nearby address and an 18-year-old man from Blakeview and 14-year-old boy from Vista were charged with aggravated robbery.

The 14-year-old boy was also charged with stating false details to police.

Both teens were refused bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court and Youth Court on Wednesday.

Originally published as Two teens, just 14 and 18, were arrested after allegedly threatening a driver with a knife in northern suburbs robbery

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/south-australia/two-teens-just-14-and-18-were-arrested-after-allegedly-threatening-a-driver-with-a-knife-in-northern-suburbs-robbery/news-story/a2051d88994b9a8325b308f2e7639fb1