A woman has been left shaken after her purse was stolen from her house whilst she was upstairs reading.
Officers used local CCTV footage to catch the offender, who was later identified by the woman who recognised the man.
The burglar took cash and bank cards inside the purse after breaking into the back of her house.
Police Constable Louise Turton from the burglary team is leading the investigation. She said: “Officers were called following a report of a burglary in Tudwell Close, Bestwood on Saturday afternoon.
“The victim heard a bang from the back of her house whilst she was upstairs reading a book.
“She came downstairs to find her back door was open, with the latch broken and her purse taken.
“This must have been a frightening experience for the woman. She is still quite shaken up by what had happened.
“After a search on local CCTV footage a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
“He was identified by the victim who recognised him, as the offender is known to the woman.
“He remains in police custody.
“Nottinghamshire Police takes all reports of burglary and theft seriously and will always investigate incidents thoroughly.
“If you are a victim of burglary, theft or have spotted something suspicious in your area, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or in an emergency, dial 999.“
