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Man chased down for phone

Attackers kicked a man in the face and stole his mobile phone in central Dandenong.
The 33-year-old victim, from Noble Park North, was walking on Langhorne Street, about 2.30am on Friday 5 August.
When he turned into Walker Street, two men approached and struck up a conversation.
Police said one asked the victim for his wallet. The victim said he didn’t have one and ran away along Walker Street, onto Lonsdale Street.
The men caught up with him, kicked him so he fell to the ground and then kicked him in the face, causing a small cut.
Police said they stole his Samsung mobile phone and while they were distracted, the victim got up and ran away.
One attacker is described as Caucasian, about 27 years old and 185cm tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black hoodie and had no facial hair.
The second was about 178cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a white jacket, a scarf and cap.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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