Friday, September 07, 2012

ROBBERY
On the 6th Sept at 2:30 pm a woman was walking on the 700 block of McIntyre St E when she was approached from behind and her purse grabbed. When she turned, an unknown male hit her in the face with an open palm. She kneed him in the groin and he fled north on the bike path towards First Ave.

He is 5’5” to 5’9”, skinny, with short brown or dirty blonde hair, wearing light blue basketball shorts and a stained white tank top. He was described as a dirty crackhead with yellow teeth. He did not get the purse. Cst Geoff Whittle is investigating.

Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to call Near north Crime Stoppers at 476-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222TIPS (8477). Submit tip online at our website www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. All tipsters remain anonymous.