Girl, 14, assaulted and robbed outside Aitkenvale shopping centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of teenagers at Aitkenvale on Saturday.
Police are appealing for public assistance after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and robbed at Aitkenvale on Saturday, 14 November.
Around 6.10pm, a group of teenagers approached the girl and her friend outside a shopping centre on Alfred Street. Police allege members of the group assaulted the girl before personal property was stolen from her.
She was taken to Townsville University Hospital for treatment.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information, to come forward. That includes anyone with CCTV or mobile phone footage. Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information for police can contact Policelink on 131 444, or provide information using the online suspicious activity form through the Policelink website, available 24 hours a day.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.
Quote reference number QP2602254033.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.