A 58-year-old man is in custody after the public intervened during an attempted robbery yesterday in Warwick.

Police said the man tried to steal a handbag from an elderly female visitor at about 2.40pm on South Road near the junction with Ocean Sands Road.

A spokesman said people nearby came to the woman’s aid and detained the suspect until officers arrived, when he was arrested.

Police thanked those who helped the victim.

The matter is being investigated, and anyone with information was asked to call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011.

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