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Updated at 1pm, Thursday 6 March 2025
A 15-year-old boy will face the ACT Childrens Court today after allegedly committing two aggravated robberies on Monday night.
About 9.20pm (Monday, 3 March 2025), the two boys entered a convenience store on London Circuit, City wearing black hooded jumpers and face masks before allegedly assaulting the shop assistant and stealing several items.
About 9.55pm, a man was walking within the Australian National University (ANU) campus, when it is alleged the same boys approached him and demanded money, assaulted him and stole his mobile phone.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested that evening and following information received from the public, the second boy was located and arrested about 11.30pm last night (Wednesday, 5 March 2025).
The 15-year-old boy, who was subject to bail conditions at the time of his arrest, has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery in company.
ACT Policing thanks the community for their assistance in this matter.
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A 16-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning after allegedly committing two aggravated robberies last night.
About 9.20pm (Monday, 3 March 2025), the 16-year-old and another male entered a convenience store on London Circuit, City wearing black hooded jumpers and face masks.
At this time, they allegedly began making demands of the shop assistant, before taking his mobile phone off him.
When the shop assistant attempted to get his phone back from the males, they allegedly punched him several times in the face.
The pair then allegedly stole items from within the store, and behind the counter, before leaving.
About 9.55pm, a man was walking within the Australian National University (ANU) campus, when it is alleged the same two males approached him and demanded money.
The pair then allegedly pinned the man to the ground, stomped on his head and stole his mobile phone.
The man attempted to retrieve his mobile phone from the two males, however they allegedly continued to assault him before they ran from the scene.
Bystanders reported the incident to police. Police arrived at the incident location a short time later and observed the two males. Upon seeing police, the pair ran from the area.
Police searched the area and officers located one of the males – the 16-year-old boy – who was subsequently arrested.
He has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery in company.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify the second male allegedly involved in the robberies. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7987530. Information can be provided anonymously.