Local RCMP are asking for your help to solve a crime that happened over the long weekend.
On the July 2 at approximately 2 p.m. an 80 year old female was walking home from the Parkland Mall, when she was approached while still in the parking lot of the mall by a male. He grabbed her purse. When she tried to hang on to her purse the male pushed her to the ground. The victim sustained serious injuries from the incident and had to be transported to hospital.
The suspect was last seen running away in the Franco Drive and Fenson Crescent area. He is described as a native male in his 20's, short and slim, wearing all dark clothing. The suspect was wearing a hooded sweater with the hood up, and he had dark pants on.
The public's assistance is being requested, if any purses or wallets are located in the area please call Yorkton RCMP immediately. Also, RCMP are cautioning the public to not handle these items - police officers will attend to examine them.
If you have any information about this please contact the Yorkton Municipal RCMP at (306) 786-2400 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
