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Man arrested for handbag robbery in Abergavenny

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 10:32

Police are appealing for information after a robbery that took place in Abergavenny.

A lady had her handbag stolen at around 4:10pm on Monday on Park Avenue.

A 24-year-old man from Abergavenny has been arrested and charged with the robbery.

Officers are appealing to the community to help locate the stolen handbag. It is red UPVC with a red over the shoulder strap. Inside was a pink coin purse and a black Samsung mobile phone with a violet coloured leather cover. The cover has a wallet in it which folds over the front of the phone and is secured with a magnetic clasp.

The bag may have been discarded in a bin or hedgerow.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 101.

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