Richmond RCMP seek public help finding suspected purse snatcher

Police in Richmond are asking the public for help identifying a suspect inwhat they are calling a callous and despicable act.

On June 17 just after 6:00 p.m., two womenwere walking through a parking lot of a restaurant in the 7100 block of No. 3 Road when a man approached themfrom behind, grabbed one of their purses, then ran toward Bennett Road.

The victim is a Richmond woman in her 90s. Police say she was visibly shaken but uninjured.

The suspect is described as a white manin his teens or early 20s, with a thin build, wearing a black baseball cap with a black hoodie, shortsand running shoes.

"The person who did this is truly despicable. We would appreciate any and all information that we can get from the public. Please take a look at the security [stills] and see if you can identify this person," said Cpl. Dennis Hwang

The Richmond RCMP's General Investigation Section has taken overinvestigation ofthe theft.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Const.J. Wilkinsonat 604-278-1212 or email Richmond_Tips@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.