Courts Man charged after Perth handbag theft By Jamie Buchan August 24 2016, 9:50am August 24 2016, 9:50am Share Man charged after Perth handbag theft Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/273987/man-charged-perth-handbag-theft/ Copy Link Police at the scene of the alleged robbery near AK Bell Library A man is due to appear in court later today in connection with an alleged handbag robbery in Perth. The 30-year-old was charged by police investigating the mugging of a 73-year-old woman near the city’s AK Bell Library on Sunday, August 14. On Sunday afternoon, police officers returned to the scene and questioned dozens of passers by. A force spokesman said: “A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal. “Officers who investigated the theft would like to thank the public for their assistance during the enquiry.”