West Midlands Police officers were called to reports of a man and woman having a bag and bank card stolen
A teenager has been arrested after an elderly couple in their 80s reported having their bag and bank card stolen.
A teenager was arrested after a couple reported their bag and bank card stolen.
West Midlands Police said a 17-year-old was detained in connection with the robbery in Bournville.
Officers were called to the scene just before 5.15pm yesterday, Thursday June 26.
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The teen was arrested on suspicion of robbery on Heath Road.
He remained in custody for questioning.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said on June 27: “We have arrested a teenage boy in connection with a robbery in Bournville, Birmingham.
“We were called after a man and woman in their 80s reported a handbag and bank card being stolen.
“Following quick-time enquiries, we found that an attempt was made to use the bank card at a shop in Linden Road.
“Our response officers managed to quickly identify a suspect and we were able to trace him thanks to information from a member of the public.
“A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Heath Road on suspicion of robbery.
“He remains in custody for questioning.”
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