Teenage boys robbed and chased at Atherton Gardens
Police have launched a public appeal to help track down a group of males who robbed two 14-year-old boys in Fitzroy. The incident occurred after the group chased the pair through Atherton Gardens.
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Police are calling for help after a robbery in Fitzroy last month where four males targeted two 14-year-old boys.
The two 14-year-olds were walking through the Atherton Gardens on December 7 when they were chased by a group of four males about 8.15pm.
The victims began to run away but were soon caught by the offenders who stole a small amount of cash and a set of headphones.
All four were perceived to be of African appearance.
Police have released still images of four males they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first male is described as 180cm tall, wearing a green and grey zip-up top and Adidas track pants with white stripes down the side.
The second male was wearing a black zip-up jacket with yellow stripes and the words ‘Black Pyramid’ on the sleeves, white and red Nike Air Max 95 shoes and red track pants.
The third male is described as short, bleached hair on top, wearing blue Nike shoes, black track pants and white hoodie underneath a Barcelona Guernsey.
The fourth male was wearing black track pants, black jumper with a white hoodie.
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Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.