A gang of knife-wielding thieves has been terrorising pedestrians in Sydney's lower north shore this week, robbing four and leaving three with stab wounds.
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Police are appealing for public assistance after the latest attack, in Mosman, in which a 50-year-old man was stabbed in the arm and back on Wednesday night.
The armed robbery is the fourth since Monday, with police saying they are believed to be linked.
The crime spree started on Monday night when a 15-year-old boy was approached by a knife-wielding man near North Sydney train station at 11.15pm.
The boy was stabbed and the man stole his phone and wallet.
About half an hour later, a 28-year-old man was threatened by two men on Bay Street in Waverton. One of the men was armed with two knives.
The two men stole his wallet, phone, iPod and shoes and left him with cuts to his legs.
Both victims were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.
About 10.45pm on Tuesday, a 28-year-old man was walking in Wollstonecraft when he was approached by three men, one of whom threatened him with a knife.
The men stole his wallet, phone, watch, laptop and headphones but left him uninjured.
The latest victim is a 50-year-old man, who was confronted while walking on Spencer Street in Mosman about 10.40pm on Wednesday.
Police said the man was stabbed in the arm and back, and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital with injuries which are not considered life-threatening.
Investigators would like to speak to three men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
One man has been described as being of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appearance, in his 30s, with a full beard and wearing a red jacket.
The second man has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a beard and short haircut with a curly fringe, and was wearing a hooded top.
The third man has been described as having a large build, balding head and was wearing a blue shirt.