Police seek witnesses - Robbery at Tennant Creek

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses after a woman was robbed yesterday afternoon.

Around 3:45pm, police received a report that the woman had been waiting for a friend at the Tennant Creek Transit Centre when she was approached by a number of female youths who stole her handbag and threatened her with an edged weapon.

It is believed that there were a number of witnesses in the Transit Centre, or in the vicinity at the time, who may have witnessed the incident.

Detectives from Tennant Creek Criminal Investigation Branch are urging anyone who may have information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote 10499825.

You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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