Man arrested over robbery of two women withdrawing money from cashpoints in Southsea - update
Two women were approached by a man when withdrawing money
Police have given an update after a man was arrested over attempting to rob two women who were withdrawing money from cashpoints in Southsea.
Two women in their 20s were approached by the man at ATMs on Albert Road around 1.30pm on Saturday 27 June, as reported.
It was reported the man then stole £60 from one victim who was at the Tesco Express ATM, and attempted to steal cash from the second woman who was at the Sainsbury’s ATM.
The £60 was subsequently recovered and a 35-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty and racially aggravated harassment.
Police previously said: “The man has since been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries, as our investigation continues.”
The force has now said the man remains under investigation with him now bailed until 20 December.