Arrest made following knifepoint robbery in Coventry
Thieves are said to be targeting mobile phones, bags, and car keys.
A 39-year-old man in Coventry is in custody today (15 January) after he was arrested on suspicion of robbery yesterday.
It is after a man was robbed at knifepoint in a car in Vauxhall Street on Christmas Day.
West Midlands Police are continuing their work against robbery offences in the city, saying it remains a priority for them.
The Coventry teams are carrying out regular patrols and disruption work aimed at arresting those suspected of robbery.
There is a spike in robbery and theft during the darker nights, as it’s said to be easier for criminals to go undetected by digital doorbells, CCTV, and by dog walkers.
West Midlands Police is urging people to stay alert this winter and keep belongings out of sight.
The force is sharing a few tips to help keep residents and their belongings safe this winter:
- Be aware of who is around you at the cash point. Use the machine inside a bank or building society if possible and alert bank staff to any suspicious activity.
- Don’t let headphones restrict your ability to hear traffic, strangers or potential trouble.
- Never leave your mobile phone in plain sight on a bar or restaurant table. It may be within your reach but it will also be within reach of a thief.
- Don’t hang your handbag on the back of a chair, out of your sight under a table or leave it unattended. It takes a matter of seconds for valuable contents, such as your mobile phone or purse, to be gone.
- Working on your laptop in a coffee shop? Keep all of your electronic devices together in one place and put them away safely when not in use.
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