The boys were charged at Wagga Wagga Police Station. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Two teenage boys will face court after being charged over a series of armed robbery incidents in Wagga Wagga and Gobbagombalin.
Police will allege the first incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, when a 27-year-old man was approached by four people in Wagga Wagga who demanded money before allegedly assaulting him with a wrench.
The man managed to escape and sought help at nearby premises.
A second incident is alleged to have taken place last Thursday, June 30, 2026, in Gobbagombalin, when two youths — one allegedly armed with a hammer — approached a 63-year-old man and demanded money. The man called for assistance and the boys left the scene.
Following investigations, Wagga Wagga Detectives and Regional Enforcement Squad officers attended Gobbagombalin Park at about 11:40 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, where two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested.
They were taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station and charged.
The 17-year-old has been charged with four offences, including assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, demand with menaces with intent to obtain gain or cause loss, assault with intent to rob armed with an offensive weapon, and destroy or damage property.
The 16-year-old has been charged with demand with menaces with intent to obtain gain or cause loss, and robbery armed with an offensive weapon.
Both were granted conditional bail and are due to appear before a children’s court on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
