Three youths aged between 12 and 17 years of age have been charged in relation to two incidents which occurred in Devonport on 16 November 2015.

A 16 year old male youth had his sunglasses and a necklace stolen during an alleged assault on William Street near Best Street at around 1.25pm on 16 November 2015.

At around 5:00pm on the same day, a 14 year old male youth was allegedly assaulted on William Street near the junction with Valley Road.  The offenders demanded that he handed over money and his mobile phone.  They then stole the baseball cap that he was wearing.

Police officers from Devonport CIB and Uniform section searched three residences in Devonport and as a result arrested a 17 year old male, a 16 year old male and a 12 year old male in relation to the matters. All three youths were interviewed at the Devonport Police Station.

The youths will all be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

The 17 year old was charged with aggravated robbery, assault and stealing.

The 16 Year old was charged with assault, stealing, resist police and breach of relevant contravention.

The 12 year old was charged with aggravated robbery.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed either of the two incidents.  Information can be provided to Detectives at Devonport CIB on 6478 4041 or to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.