Police in Oldham make an arrest after patrols and plain clothes officers responded to reports of a robbery

Police were first called shortly after 9am this morning (Tuesday 27 June 2023) to reports of a robbery in the Alexandra area of Oldham.

It is believed that a woman in her 30’s had her car keys snatched from her hand whilst she was dropping her children off at school this morning.

The victim managed to get her one-year-old child from the vehicle, fortunately the child was uninjured during the incident, before the vehicle made off in the direction of Belgrave Road and turned left onto Scottfield Road.

The vehicle was sighted nearby by officers on patrol and it is believed that two males ran off from the scene. After a foot chase, officers arrested a 15-year-old juvenile on suspicion of robbery and he remains in police custody for questioning.

A vehicle was found and seized for forensic recovery and the victim continues to be supported by officers.

Chief Inspector Abi Cronin of GMP’s Oldham District, said: “In Oldham we are actively targeting criminal networks and tackling crimes that matter the most to those in our communities and this a really great example of proactive police work and the quick response from all officers involved meant that one male was arrested and the vehicle was recovered.

“We will continue to target those who commit such crimes in our area and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

"Our officers work relentlessly day and night to help protect the public from incidents like these, and in the occasions that they occur, we will always endeavour to be first to the scene to do what we can to bring an incident to a safe conclusion.

“Our enquiries are continuing in regard to this investigation and we will not stop until all those who we believe are responsible have been brought to justice. 

"Although we have made one arrest in relation to this incident, our enquiries are very much ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact us with any details they may have that could be relevant to this investigation."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police online, if able, via www.gmp.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 899 of 27/6/2023. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.