Pensioner robbed in Oldbury by occupants of car who took her handbag and drove off

A woman aged in her 80s was robbed of her handbag in Oldbury.

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The incident took place on Halesowen Street shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday (March 23).

The occupants of a car reached out of the window and stole her handbag before driving off, a West Midlands Police spokesperson said.

The incident took place in Halesowen Street, Oldbury. Photo: Google
The incident took place in Halesowen Street, Oldbury. Photo: Google

Police carried out CCTV enquiries and arrested two men, aged 37 and 48, on suspicion on robbery.

The pair remained in custody for questioning on Tuesday afternoon.