Stealing with violence, Moorooka

South Brisbane police are investigating the robbery of a person in Moorooka yesterday evening.

Around 7.30pm a 19-year-old man was walking on the Ipswich Road service road when he was approached by two men walking in the opposite direction.

The men engaged him in conversation and asked if he knew the time. The 19-year-old took his mobile phone from his pocket to check the time when one of the men stole the phone and slapped his face causing him to overbalance and fall to the ground.

The man called for help as the men kicked him while he was on the ground, before both men ran away.

The man suffered minor grazing and bruising.

Both men are described as being African in appearance, approximately 177cm tall with a slim build and black hair.

Investigations are continuing and police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything related to this theft.

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.

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