Police thank public for help catching suspect after woman in her 60s was pushed to floor in robbery
Police have thanked the public for their help apprehending a suspect following a robbery in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police officers were flagged down by members of the public in Soho Road, Birmingham, at around 9pm on Thursday (July 3), following reports that a woman in her 60s had been pushed to the ground and had her handbag stolen.
On arrival at the scene, a man was seen running away from the incident with the woman's handbag.
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The man was quickly identified by members of the public, and with their help, officers were able to detain the man.
A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in custody for questioning.
The 60-year-old woman was later taken to hospital for assessment of her injuries, which are not believed to be serious.
Inspector Claire Jones from Birmingham Police said: "I would like to pass on my thanks to the members of the public who flagged down officers and helped us to locate a suspect."