Police charge man after robbery of pregnant woman - Berala

A man has been charged following the alleged robbery of a pregnant woman in Berala last week.

About 10.40pm on Wednesday 7 August 2019, a woman – who is five months pregnant – was entering a unit complex on Crawford Street when she was approached from behind by a man who pushed her down and grabbed hold of her handbag.

The woman's bag slipped out of her hands and the man ran from the scene before getting onto a push bike and was seen riding down Nichol Lane.

Following inquiries, a 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbery.

He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court today (Friday 16 August 2019).

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