Croydon teenager threatened with taser in Gallipoli Parade attack

A teenager was threatened by a group of youths who stole his necklace and jacket during an attack near Croydon railway station. It’s what the youths used during the incident that has really concerned police.

A teenager was threatened with a taser by a group of youths near Croydon railway station.

A group of youths allegedly threatened a teenager with a taser near Croydon railway station before stealing his necklace and jacket.

Croydon police Sergeant Scott McLean said the incident happened at 5.40pm on Monday when the 18-year-old was walking home from the station.

Sgt McLean said the teen was approached by the youths on Gallipoli Pde and asked if he had any money.

The teen told the group he had no cash on him, and Sgt McLean said one of the youths then allegedly pulled out a taser and aimed it at him.

Police are concerned about youths obtaining tasers from the internet.

The group then allegedly ripped the necklace off the teen and took his jacket before walking off.

Sgt McLean said the incident was “very distressing” for the victim.

“Unfortunately these things (tasers) are easily obtained over the internet,” Sgt McLean said.

“We are very interested in catching up with anyone displaying these weapons.”

Sgt McLean said the alleged taser holder was described as a male, aged 18 or 19, wearing a grey hoodie, 182cm with a muscular build.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Meanwhile, officers are also trying to track down a “unique” red Giant mountain bike recently stolen from a Croydon home.

According to a post on the Eyewatch – Maroondah Police Service Area Facebook page, the bike was possibly sighted at Arndale Shopping Centre on Saturday night.

Anyone with information is asked to phone Maroondah detectives on 9871 3039.