Wednesday, 3 June 2020 - 2:56pm |
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Update: Elderly woman robbed in Palmerston North

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Manawatu Police have made an arrest following the robbery of an 82-year-old woman in central Palmerston North on Saturday 30 May.

A 14-year-old youth has been charged with robbery and is due to appear in the Palmerston North Youth Court on Wednesday 10 June.

The victim sustained a broken arm and was taken to Palmerston North Hospital for treatment.

She is now recovering at home.

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre