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27.06.2023 - 19:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a mum had her car keys stolen at the school gates.
Police were called to reports of the terrifying robbery in the Alexandra area of Oldham at about 9am this morning (Tuesday). The victim, a woman in her 30s, was dropping her children off at school when her keys were snatched from her hand.
She managed to grab her one-year-old child from the vehicle before the thieves drove off in the direction of Belgrave Road and onto Scottfield Road.
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After two males ran off from the scene, police officers gave chase and arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery. He remains in police custody for questioning.
The vehicle was later found and recovered for forensic investigation. Police say the victim is being supported by officers.
Chief Inspector Abi Cronin of Greater Manchester Police’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
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