Police seek information on Robbery in Alice Springs

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to an alleged robbery that occurred on Sunday 15 March 2020.

At around 1:15am, police were patrolling Leichhardt Terrace near Tunks Causeway when they were flagged down by four men for assistance. The men stated that they had been harassed by a large group of youths.

The men said they were approached by a group of youths aged between approximately 14 and 18-years-old asking for cigarettes and money. The youths then allegedly threatened the men and a 33-year-old man was allegedly assaulted suffering a laceration to his face before having his backpack stolen. The backpack was later located by a witness.

The victim was transported to Alice Springs Hospital for medical treatment.

Anyone with information is urged to notify police on 131444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9246127.

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