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Young women threatened with syringe at Albion

Two women have been threatened with a syringe after getting off a train at Albion station.

Police have today released images of two women wanted for questioning in relation to the attempted armed robbery that happened late on March 30.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the two woman, both from St Albans and aged in their 20s, got off a train at Albion about 11.25pm and were followed by two women who had been on the same train.

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating. Image: Victoria Police
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating. Image: Victoria Police

She said the victims were walking along St Albans Road when the two women approached them and demanded they hand over their money or they would be stabbed with a syringe.

The victims ran away without handing over their belongings.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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