Bahraini man attacked and robbed at ATM in Sanad, Police arrest a suspect

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Police yesterday arrested a 22-year-old man, an African national, suspected of attacking and robbing a 39-year-old Bahraini national at an ATM in Sanad.

Police have also seized a weapon used by the suspect for the crime, the General Department of Investigation and Criminal Evidence said.

Investigators are also in search of a second suspect. The Capital Governorate Police Directorate had earlier announced opening an investigation after noticing reports of the attack on social media platforms.

The report said thieves used coercive measures to persuade the person to hand over money. Reportedly, he was withdrawing an undisclosed amount of cash from an ATM in Sanad when the attack occurred.

Police Directorate had also said they had opened an investigation into the incident and are in search of the suspects. The Public Prosecution is pursuing legal actions.