THUNDER BAY – A 71-year-old woman was injured in a purse snatching on Sunday afternoon.
City police, in a release issued on Monday, said the victim had just parked her vehicle in the 800 block of Red River Road, at about 1:42 p.m., when a male grabbed her purse.
During the struggle, which resulted in the suspect fleeing with the purse, the woman fell to the ground.
The victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned male in his 20s, with a slim build and was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and a white baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 684-1200, or Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com.
