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Assault and robbery at Old Reynella

Posted on 01/07/2025

At around 4pm on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, a man was waiting at bus stop 44A on the western side of Panalatinga Road at Old Reynella when he was approached by another man riding a BMX bike.

Without warning, the offender punched the victim in the face and stole his Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 mobile phone. He then rode off south along Panalatinga Road.

The victim sustained minor facial injuries and was left shaken by the unprovoked attack.

The suspect is described as:

Male, aged in his 30s
Australian accent
Crooked teeth
Tanned skin
At the time he was wearing a hi-vis green t-shirt, beige shorts and a black and white helmet

He was riding a distinctive BMX bike with thick tyres, axle pegs and gears.

If you witnessed the incident or have dashcam or CCTV footage from Panalatinga Road around 4pm on Tuesday, 19 November, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a tip online at crimestopperssa.com.au. All reports can be made anonymously. Please quote reference CM 24-197TV.