Victoria police are seeking the publicB次元官网网址檚 help in identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with a violent purse-snatching in downtown Victoria late Saturday afternoon.
An 80-year-old woman was walking at the corner of Fort and Langley streets around 5 p.m. when a male drew near and grabbed her purse, throwing her to the ground in the process, Victoria police spokesperson Const. Mike Russell said in a statement.
The elderly woman suffered minor injuries, and was B次元官网网址渦nderstandably shaken by this event,B次元官网网址� he said.
Several bystanders chased the suspect when he fled the scene on foot.
B次元官网网址淭he chase proceeded into the Bay Center mall where security footage shows the man tossing his jacket aside in an apparent attempt to change his appearance,B次元官网网址� Russell said. B次元官网网址淭he footage also shows the suspect leaving the mall a short time later.B次元官网网址�
A search for the man at the shopping centre turned up empty.
The suspect is described as six-feet tall, with a medium build, short, dark hair and some facial hair. He also has a prominent scar on his face.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Victoria Police DepartmentB次元官网网址檚 non-emergency line at 25-995-7654. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
