Woman robbed of handbag while standing on sidewalk in Chase Village

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Woman robbed of handbag while standing on sidewalk in Chase Village

A 54-year-old woman was robbed while standing on the side of the road in Chase Village on Thursday.

According to reports, around 5:30am yesterday, the woman was standing on the side of the roadway when a vehicle pulled alongside her.

A man dressed in dark clothing, armed with a firearm alighted the passenger side of the vehicle and announced a robbery.

The victim became fearful and complied. The woman was relieved of her handbag.

The man then re-entered the vehicle and made good his escape by driving north along the Southern Main Road, Chase Village.