Westgate Alliance Taskforce have charged a teenager following an alleged assault in Maribyrnong on 16 April.
It is alleged a group of boys threatened two others, assaulted them and stole their phones at a shopping centre on Rosamond Road about 7.30pm.
The two victims sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
The group allegedly fled the scene with the stolen phones and were last spotted on Rosamond Road.
One of the offenders was arrested this morning at a residence in Sunshine North.
The 16-year-old Sunshine North boy has been charged with robbery and will face a children's court today.
The investigation remains ongoing to identify the other offenders involved.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
