Man in Londonderry held over attempted robbery from a woman in her 70s

The PSNI in Londonderry have arrested a man over the attempted theft of a phone from an elderly woman.
By Staff Reporter
Published 14th Mar 2021, 11:11 BST

Police in Strand Road say that they received a report on Friday that at around 4.30pm the day before (Thursday), a masked man approached a vehicle parked on Little James Street and opened the door of the car.

It’s reported the male reached inside the car, grabbed the female driver’s arm and tried to take her phone.

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The victim, who is aged in her seventies, wrestled the phone out of the suspect’s hand, who then grabbed another electronic device in the vehicle and ran off.

The PSNI said that a 25-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of offences, including robbery, and he remains in custody assisting with enquiries.

Inspector Yvonne McManus said: “This was a brazen and despicable act and, understandably, the victim was badly shaken by what occurred.

“Our enquiries are continuing and I want to appeal to anyone who was on Little James Street on Thursday at around 4.30pm and witnessed this appalling crime to contact us. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 375 of 12/03/21.”

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A report can also be made via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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