Appeal after teens threatened with knife during street robbery, NSW

Police are appealing for information after two teenagers were threatened with a knife and robbed in The Hills District yesterday.

About 6.30pm (Thursday 17 December 2020), two boys – aged 14 and 15 – were sitting at a bus stop near Windsor Road, Rouse Hill, when they were approached by a group of three males.

Police have been told the older boy starting walking towards the Metro, when one of the males followed him and threatened him with a knife, before stealing his bag and cap.

The younger boy was also threatened, and his mobile phone was stolen.

Officers from The Hills Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.

As part of ongoing inquiries, police would like to speak to three males who may be able to assist them.

Two of the males are described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 13 and 16, of thin build, with brown hair, wearing black shirts.

The third male is described as being of African appearance, aged between 13 and 16, of thin build, wearing a red T-shirt and black durag.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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