A man was cut on the cheeks and forearm on Wednesday night while being robbed at knife point.
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Griffith police report at about 9.45pm, a 44-year-old man was walking west along Yambil Street towards Ulong Street on the footpath.
He was on his phone when he was approached from behind by a man and a woman.
The man grabbed his jumper and produced a knife while demanding his phone and wallet. The 44-year-old man handed over his phone with a cover that contained money and credit cards, and an iPad that he was carrying in his other hand.
A struggle ensued between the two men resulting in the man receiving minor cuts to his forearm and cheek.
The pair ran from the scene heading west along Yambil Street towards Ulong Street.
The injured man walked to Griffith Police Station where he reported the matter.
He described the man as having a dark complexion with a skinny build, about 170cm tall and aged about 30. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a black jumper with a hood and black track pants with black and white sports shoes and a face covering.
The woman was described as being slighter taller at 175cm tall with a dark complexion and a skinny build. At the time of the robbery she was wearing a black hooded jumper with grey shirt and grey pants.
Man charged over break-in and drug supply
Griffith Police have also revealed they have charged a man following investigations into a break-in where firearms, cash and jewellery were stolen from a home in Yoogali, near Griffith, earlier this year.
On Thursday 25 may 2017, a break-in occurred at a farm on Hamilton Road, Yoogali, where three firearms, cash and a quantity of jewellery where stolen from the home.
The incident was reported to police at Griffith Local Area Command and an investigation was commenced.
On Tuesday 18 July 2017, an 18-year-old man was interviewed at Wagga Wagga Police Station by detectives from Griffith Local Area Command.
He was then charged with aggravated break and enter, and supply prohibited drug.
He appeared in Griffith Local Court yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2017) where he was refused bail.
He will next appear on Wednesday 13 September 2017.
Anyone with information regarding any robberies should contact officers at Griffith Police Station.
You can also use call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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