A MAN has been arrested within an hour of a street robbery in Coventry – and police are appealing for the victim to come forward.
The man, in his 20s, was arrested following the robbery in Foleshill Road on Thursday (May 21).
Officers on patrol in the area spotted him and identified him as a suspect in the robbery.
Police are looking to speak to the victim of the robbery to obtain more information.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank the members of the public who saw the robbery and intervened, helping recover the stolen items.”
The person who was robbed in Foleshill Road between 6.20 and 6.50pm on Thursday (May 21), or anyone who knows who they are, is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting crime number 20/257119/26.
The spokesperson added: “Opportunistic thieves are always on the lookout for potential victims.”
Visit https://tinyurl.com/4dspfjwr for West Midlands Police’s advice on how to protect yourself and your belongings.
