A teenager has been arrested after allegedly stealing cash from a woman at Elizabeth this afternoon.
Just after 1pm on Tuesday 5 May, police were called to a fast‑food restaurant on Elizabeth Way after reports that two members of the public had detained a suspect following a theft at a nearby shopping centre.
Police allege the 74‑year‑old victim was withdrawing cash from an ATM inside the shopping centre when the suspect approached, stole $600 and her bank card, and fled on foot. Bystanders who witnessed the incident gave chase and detained the boy until police arrived.
The 16‑year‑old boy from Munno Para West was arrested and charged with theft and carrying an offensive weapon, after police allegedly located a knife in his possession. He was granted bail to appear in the Elizabeth Youth Court on 12 June.
The victim was not physically injured.
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