Castlemaine armed robbery

Detectives from Central Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit are investigating an armed robbery in Castlemaine last night (25 Jan).

Investigators have been told five victims were sitting in a garden area of the Castlemaine Railway Station on Kennedy Street at 8.20pm when they were approached by two male offenders armed with knives and wearing dark clothing.

The offenders stole a mobile phone and wallet and the victims fled the scene.

Nobody was physically injured during the incident and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have been driving in the area and have dash cam footage of the men are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential on-line report at www.crimestoppers.com.au

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