Man arrested after woman in her 80's has handbag stolen from walking frame

She was also knocked to the floor

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 27th Apr 2023

An arrest has been made after a woman in her 80's, was knocked to the floor in Poole and had her handbag stolen from her walking frame.

The incident happened at around 3.05pm on Monday 24 April in Macaulay Road.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

"Following enquiries, a 36-year-old Poole man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out."

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