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Phone grab in broad daylight

Two teenage boys ripped a phone from their victim’s hands at a Dandenong bus stop, police allege.
Transit CIU detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the Sunday 1 October incident on Langhorne Street.
On Wednesday 25 October they released images of two teens they believe could assist with their investigation.
They said the victim was waiting for a bus in a shelter about 4pm when two teens got off a bus and approached him.
One allegedly tried to grab his phone from his hands, but he held onto it.
A short struggle took place and the teen ripped the phone from the victim’s hands.
The boys fled on foot, running towards the Dandenong Market area.
No one was injured during the incident.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.

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