A 13-year-old boy has been charged over the robbery of an 83-year-old woman on the state’s north coast.
Police say that just before 3pm on Thursday, an 83-year-old woman was placing shopping bags into her vehicle in a car park shopping centre on Murray Street, Port Macquarie, when two males allegedly attempted to steal her handbag.
“A struggle ensued where the woman fell to the ground after one of the males took possession of the handbag. Both males then ran from the scene,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“A bystander rendered aid to the woman – who suffered minor injuries – and the matter was later reported to officers from Mid North Coast Police District who commenced an investigation.”
Officers arrested a 13-year-old boy after a short foot pursuit in Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, on Friday afternoon.
“It will be alleged that at the time of his arrest he was found to be in possession of a small amount of cannabis,” Police said.
The teenager was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station and charged with robbery in company, possess prohibited drug, goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen, carry cutting weapon upon apprehension and armed with intent commit indictable offence.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for any information that may assist in the identification of the second male.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of thin build, in his mid-teens, wearing a white t-shirt, grey shorts and black sneakers.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
