Around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, police responded to a reported attempted robbery on South Road, near the junction with Ocean Sands Road, Warwick.
Upon arrival, officers were informed the suspect, a 58-year-old male, had attempted to steal a handbag from an elderly female visitor to the island.
Members of the public came to the assistance of female visitor, preventing any loss of property and detained the suspect until police arrived.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who came to the assistance of the victim in this matter.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
An investigation into this matter has now commenced and anyone with information is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.
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