Staff of busy Toowoomba shopping centre allegedly assaulted after confronting teenagers accused of stealing from store

Two staff of a busy Toowoomba shopping centre were allegedly assaulted after confronting a group of teenagers accused of stealing from a store.

Two teenagers have been charged accused of an assault at a busy Toowoomba shopping centre after staff attempted to intervene in an alleged theft.

Police alleged that a number of juveniles stole items from a shop in Toowoomba Plaza, on Ruthven Street in Kearneys Spring about 2.15pm on Thursday, August 11.

After being confronted by a male shop attendant the group allegedly assaulted him, and after a female employee of the shopping centre followed the group outside she too was allegedly assaulted.

A number of juveniles were arrested a short time later, with a 14-year-old girl charged with stealing, robbery and assault, and a 17-year-old boy charged with robbery and stealing.

If you have information for police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.