A 17-year-old man is on the run after approaching a 16-year-old in Thornton overnight threatening him with a small knife.
Just after 10:30pm, the 16-year-old was withdrawing money from a Westpac ATM on Taylor Avenue, as he walked away he was approached by the man who demanded his cash.
The 16-year-old handed over the cash and ran.
The offender also ran and is described as Caucasian and wearing a Adidas hoodie and grey pants with white joggers. He also has a piercing on his left eyebrow.
Anyone with information are urged to contact Crimestoppers or Maitland detectives.
