Robbery with violence, Coolangatta

Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy sustained a cut to his hand in a robbery that occurred this afternoon at Coolangatta.

At 3.50pm, a 17-year-old was in a car in a car park on Creek Street when he was approached by two unknown men.

One got into the passenger seat of his vehicle and produced a knife and made demands for cash.

A struggle took place between the pair in the car and the boy sustained a cut to his hand before the pair fled the scene with his mobile phone.

The boy was taken to the Tweed Heads District Hospital for treatment of a laceration to his hand.

Investigations are continuing, and officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw anything to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1900068507.