Crime Stoppers - Brampton Crime of the Week

 ELDERLY BRAMPTON WOMAN ROBBED 

 

A 77 year-old Brampton woman was robbed while walking along the street and Peel Crime Stoppers is waiting for your call to help identify the thugs responsible for this cowardly act.

 

On Wednesday May 30, 2007 at around 9:35 in the evening, the victim was walking along Crawford Drive, in the Queen Street and Kennedy Road area of Brampton. She was approached from behind by a male, who punched her in the face and violently stole her purse. The male immediately fled the area by jumping into a green sedan-type vehicle.

 

Although the victim was unable to provide a description of the suspect, a witness was able to provide the following description:

 

Male, white, 18 – 20 years of age, 5’10” – 6’ tall, medium build wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.

 

The 77 year-old female victim sustained a black eye and facial swelling.

 

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at http://www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.

News Release Number: 2007 - 17b
News Release Type: Crime Prevention / Safety Information
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