Robbery with violence, Woree
Address:
Agate St
Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
Category: Robbery/Robbery with violence
Detectives are investigating the robbery of a 16-year-old girl on Agate Street, Woree around 9.30 last night. Police believe that the victim was followed by a group of teenage girls off a bus; the victim was then struck in the face causing her to fall to the ground. The girl was further assaulted before her handbag was stolen. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Police recovered the victim’s handbag and currently a number of people are assisting police with their inquiries. Investigations are continuing. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Cairns Police on 4030 7000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.