A mid-day purse snatching is being investigated by RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor.
On Wednesday, Nov. 28 at approximately 3 p.m, RCMP responded to a complaint of a robbery in the CIBC parking lot in Grand Falls-Windsor.
An elderly woman, who was walking from her vehicle towards the bank, had her purse stolen by a female suspect who then fled on foot.
The suspect was chased and confronted by two bystanders. She dropped the purse and continued to run away on foot. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as being in her early twenties, between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet four inches, approximately 120 pounds with dark colored hair.
The investigation is continuing with the assistance of Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-489-2121. To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips atwww.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app. Search the App Store for "P3 Tips". Electronic tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are encrypted, entirely confidential and completely anonymous.
