By Cam Lucadou-Wells
An unknown person has foiled an attempted robbery of a worker on a ‘smoko’ break at Dandenong Hospital.
The 56-year-old staff member, of Reservoir, was smoking outside the hospital on David Street about 6.30pm on Monday 18 February when she was approached by two females.
One of the offenders, described as 155 centimetres, Asian appearance and aged in her early-mid twenties, asked for a cigarette.
The victim declined, saying she didn’t have any.
The second offender, described as 175 centimetres, African appearance and aged in her early-mid twenties, then tried to grab the cigarette from the victim’s mouth.
The victim fell to the ground and was punched to the head.
While on the ground, one of the attackers tried to grab the staff member’s phone from her hand.
An unknown witness intervened, causing the offenders to flee without any of the victim’s property.
The victim received a scratch to her hand.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au, or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
