Suspect who robbed 64-year-old woman in Birmingham arrested in Las Vegas
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A suspect who stole a 64-year-old woman's purse in Birmingham earlier this month has been arrested in Las Vegas.
The incident happened at about 6:26 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Harmon Street near North Old Woodward Avenue.
Police say the woman was walking westbound on the sidewalk on Harmon Street when the suspect ran up from behind and forcibly wrapped his arms around her.
After a short struggle, the suspect took the woman's person and fled from the scene. No weapons were shown or implied.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, detectives identified a suspect following an investigation. They presented their findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, which issued a felony warrant for one count of robbery (unarmed) and three counts of financial transaction device (stealing/retaining without permission).
Police say detectives learned the suspect had traveled to Nevada, and with the help of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department and other authorities, they arrested the suspect.
The suspect is awaiting extradition to Michigan for his arraignment.