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Police hunt for knife bandit

31/07/2014

POLICE are on the hunt for two men who threatened two young women with a knife at Hallam train station.
The two men approached the women, aged 20 and 21, and demanded their handbags. One woman fled but the other was forced to give the offenders her handbag and they made off with her purse.
The two men fled in a vehicle which is believed to be black or red.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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