Woman attacks car with skateboard, steals slab of beer, laptop in Carlton Gardens
An angry woman grabbed a skateboard and smashed up a man’s car after he and his mates refused to give her a beer in Carlton Gardens. Here’s how the bizarre attack unfolded.
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A woman pinched a bystander’s skateboard and used it to smash up a man’s car after he and two mates refused to give her a beer on New Year’s Day in Carlton Gardens.
It was the second frightening incident in a fortnight at the park on the fringes on the CBD after two teenagers were held up at knifepoint in December.
Detectives have been told three men were sitting in a car parked near the gardens when the thirsty female approached them and asked for a beer about 2am.
When the men refused she reached into the car and took one before running off into the park.
Leading Senior Constable Adam West said the trio got out of the car and gave chase.
“They caught up with the woman and one of the men started filming her while another member of the group asked for payment or the return of the beverage,” he said.
“The woman then grabbed the phone and refused to return it.”
The men then bartered $100 for the return of the phone and the woman agreed, but as they were returning to the car one of the men grabbed the phone back.
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“This enraged the woman who grabbed a skateboard from a passing skater and started hitting the victim’s car with it,” Sen-Constable West said.
“She caused substantial damage to the vehicle and then stole a laptop, two mobile phones and a slab of beer from the car before leaving the area.”
Police have released an image of a woman – believed to have a dark complexion – who they want to speak to about the incident.
It comes after a group of six men bashed two 19-year-olds walking through Carlton Gardens during an armed robbery on December 17.
The thugs threatened the two men about 1.45am and demanded their belongings before they started to frisk them.
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One offender then pulled out a knife and the group assaulted the two teens causing minor injuries.
Leading Senior Constable Rohan Imms said the victims had their wallets stolen but were able to run away without suffering further injuries.
Two offenders are described as Pacific Islander in appearance, the other four caucasian.
Detectives have released images of two men they would like to speak to about the incident.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.