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By Lia Bichel
A MAN was struck in the face with a Vodka Cruiser stubbie before he was robbed on Fairfield Street, Cranbourne, recently.
Police said at 1.10am on 15 August a man approached two men, aged in their 20s, who were walking on Fairfield Street.
He asked for directions before striking one man on the side of the face with a Vodka Cruiser stubbie and demanded his wallet and phone.
Police said a second man was with the offender but did not participate in the assault.
The offender left in a blue commodore sedan possibly a vz or vy with a red plate affixed.
The offender is described as aged 20 to 25, with a muscular upper build and about six feet tall with ears that stick out.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Constable Gary Dean at Frankston Embona on 97845540 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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