NSW police seek help to find young boys after assault of man at Dubbo

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed while conducting work duties at a business in the state’s Orana Region.

About 11.30am Saturday (17 August 2019), a man was struck to the back of the head while conducting work at a business on Myall Street at Dubbo.

Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District were told two boys, approximately 10 and 15, then demanded money from the man before a short struggle ensued.

They stole an iPad from the man and ran from the location towards White Street, discarding the iPad along the way.

The man was taken to Dubbo Hospital for treatment.

Police attended and commenced an investigation into the incident.

The older boy has been described as of a thin build, approximately 15 years old, last seen wearing a black baseball cap, grey shorts, black shoes and a black and white hooded jumper.

The second boy, approximately 10 years old, was described as of a thin build and was last seen wearing a white shirt, grey tracksuit pants and a white hat.

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.

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