Police are investigating a mugging that took place in broad daylight on Sunday.
An elderly woman was attacked on Tennis Road, Douglas, at about midday.
A man approached her from behind and snatched her purse from her hand.
The woman was not injured and chased her assailant for a short distance.
Detective Sergeant Michelle McKillop said: ‘We are treating this matter as a priority.
‘This lady was simply wandering to the shops and the last thing she expected was for this to happen.
‘Luckily the victim was not physically injured but she was obviously shaken by the incident.
‘Although this is a rare occurrence it is even more concerning that this would occur in daylight on a main road.
‘I believe there are members of the public who could be witnesses to this and may hold vital information,
‘I would urge them to make contact with us. We have arrested a male in connection with this incident and he has been placed on police bail whilst we conduct further enquiries.’
Anyone with information should contact Det Con Sam Cannell or Det Con Leslie Taylor at CID, police headquarters, on 631212.