8 July 2019

Couple robbed by armed teen at Cooleman Court

| Lachlan Roberts
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Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a couple was robbed at Cooleman Court on Sunday night (7 July).

Around 6:15 pm, a man and a woman were in a laneway at Cooleman Court when they were approached by a male teenager who allegedly produced a metal weapon and demanded they hand over a mobile phone.

The couple complied and the teen ran away towards the carpark on the southern side of the shopping centre.

Police believe a number of witnesses may have seen the incident or the teen running away and are urging them to come forward.

The teen is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall and he was wearing a dark coloured hoodie and dark pants.

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6414917. Information can be provided anonymously.

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