A 16-year-old boy is in hot water after allegedly committing two aggravated robberies.

About 9.20pm (Monday, 3 March 2025), the 16-year-old and another male entered a convenience store on London Circuit, City wearing black hooded jumpers and face masks.

At this time, they allegedly began making demands of the shop assistant, before taking his mobile phone off him.

When the shop assistant attempted to get his phone back from the males, they allegedly punched him several times in the face.

The pair then allegedly stole items from within the store, and behind the counter, before leaving.

About 9.55pm, a man was walking within the Australian National University (ANU) campus, when it is alleged the same two males approached him and demanded money.

The pair then allegedly pinned the man to the ground, stomped on his head and stole his mobile phone.

The man attempted to retrieve his mobile phone from the two males, however they allegedly continued to assault him before they ran from the scene.

Bystanders reported the incident to police. Police arrived at the incident location a short time later and observed the two males. Upon seeing police, the pair ran from the area.

Police searched the area and officers located one of the males – the 16-year-old boy – who was subsequently arrested.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery in company.

Enquiries are ongoing

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