Charges following robbery in Stawell

Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three men following a robbery in Stawell Saturday morning.

It’s alleged the victim, a Singaporean national, was at Cato Park taking photos of the night sky about 12:20am on 31 May.

The 23-year-old was approached by three unknown males who made demands for his camera.

A struggled followed and the victim was assaulted before the offenders fled towards Main Street, with the camera.

He sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Police executed search warrants at addresses in Stawell and Ararat today, arresting the three men.

The camera was recovered damaged, but the SD card was returned intact to the owner.

A 20-year-old Stawell man has been charged with robbery and affray and bailed to appear at Ararat Magistrates’ Court on 25 July.

A 20-year-old Stawell man and a 25-year-old Ararat man were released pending summons.

Belinda Batty

Media Unit

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