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Apple watches, phones stolen in Epping armed robbery

01/03/2019

By Laura Michell

A man has been threatened with a knife and a woman pushed to the ground during an armed robbery in Epping.

Police said a man and woman were walking in Derby Drive on February 24, when a man approached them about 9.45pm.

The man pushed the woman to the ground before threatening her companion with a knife.

The man demanded cash and the victims’ mobile phones and Apple watches.

Neither of the victims were injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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