POLICE are appealing for information following an alleged robbery and assault of a young man in the Riverina this morning.
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A NSW police spokesperson said a 19-year-old man from Yoogali got into a car with four males on Davidson Place in Griffith for a prearranged lift to his home before 1.30am.
The spokesperson said the pair allegedly robbed the man of a shirt and necklace before he escaped and ran towards the intersection of Ebert Street and McKay Avenue, where he then contacted police.
They said the man was taken to the Griffith Police Station where he was met by paramedics, who treated him for minor injuries.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have knowledge about the alleged robbery to contact Griffith Police on 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers.
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