Police have arrested two teenagers over the robbery of a 75-year-old woman in Warrawong on Tuesday.
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About 11.20am, the woman finished buying her groceries at a shopping centre in King Street.
As she approached the rear doors and rooftop car park, two teenage boys, tapped her on the shoulder and allegedly grabbed her handbag.
The woman refused to let go, and the pair allegedly dragged her along the concrete as they pulled the bag from her hands.
The youths then ran from the scene.
Emergency services were called, and the woman was treated for various injuries.
Police from Lake Illawarra Local Area Command launched an investigation into the incident.
Following inquiries throughout the day, they arrested two youths, aged 16 and 13, at a nearby unit complex about 6.20pm.
The teenagers were taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station, where the 16-year-old was charged with robbery in company; possess prohibited drug; assault police officer in execution of duty and destroy or damage Property.
The 13-year-old has been charged with robbery in company and larceny.
Both have been refused bail to appear in a children’s court Wednesday.