Cleveland Police arrest man and woman on suspicion of robbing 77-year-old man at Hartlepool cash point

Police have arrested a man and woman after a pensioner was robbed at a cash point.
By Mark Payne
Published 2nd May 2024, 14:58 BST
The One Stop Shop Wynyard Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REIDThe One Stop Shop Wynyard Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID
The One Stop Shop Wynyard Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Cleveland Police issued an appeal for information earlier this week after a 77-year-old man was robbed on Wynyard Road in Hartlepool on Monday.

The force said it happened at the ATM outside the One Stop shop at 12.10am when the man was withdrawing cash which was stolen.

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Police have announced that two suspects have now been arrested and will be questioned about the offence.

They stated: “The Proactive Team in Hartlepool arrested a 38-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man on suspicion of robbery, in connection an incident where a 77-year-old man was robbed on Wynyard Road in Hartlepool on 29th April.

“The 38-year-old woman was also arrested in connection with a robbery outside of Owton Manor Social Club on Wynyard Road.

“Both were taken to police custody where they will be questioned by officers.”