Man arrested following theft of 80-year-old women's handbag

The incident occurred at around 4pm on Tuesday December 27th

Author: Dale EatonPublished 28th Dec 2022

Tayside Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested and charged following reports a handbag was snatched from an 80-year-old women in Blairgowrie.

The incident occurred at around 4pm on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 in the Gorge Street area of the town.

The 36-year-old was due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 28th December, 2022.

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