On Monday, November 17, 2014, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a 61-year-old female from Yorkton was walking on the bike path in Patrick Park near Haultain Avenue in Yorkton, SK. when she was approached from behind by a male suspect. The male suspect stole the victim's purse, which contained a small amount of cash, and she was pushed to the ground, sustaining minor physical injuries. The victim was not taken to hospital.
The suspect is described as a male with a fair complexion, approximately 5 to 6 feet tall, slim build, clean shaven with large, dark eye brows. At the time of the incident, the subject was wearing a black hoody under a dark coloured winter coat with some red on it.
The RCMP is looking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
