Arrests over robberies targeting women at casino - ABC Online

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Posted November 15, 2010 10:10:00

Burswood Casino

Women were targeted at the doorsteps of their homes after leaving Burswood casino

Two people have been charged over a string of robberies targeting women leaving the Burswood casino.

In the latest incident, a 77 year-old woman from Midvale had her hand bag snatched after arriving home from the casino.

A 49 year-old woman from Fremantle, a 63 year-old from Cannington and a 68 year- old from Warnbro were robbed on the doorsteps of their homes last week.

An 18 year-old man has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and a 16 year-old boy has been charged with aggravated robbery.

They are expected to appear in court this morning.

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