Woman Robbed of Purse

A suspect is being sought in connection to a purse snatching on Saturday night.  At 9:00 p.m., the victim, parked her car in the lot of a department store, located in the 7100 block of Tecumseh Road East.  She was in the process of unbuckling her two year old son, from his seat, when the suspect approached from behind and snatched the purse from her shoulder.

The suspect was last seen running towards Tecumseh Road.  The victim was not harmed.  Her purse and contents were not recovered.

Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Branch are working on this case and asking anyone with information to call 255-6700 ext. 4830 or Crime Stoppers at 258-TIPS.  

The suspect is described as: Male, white, 18 to 20 years old, 5'8". skinny build, wearing a baseball cap.

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