Kawartha Lakes police are searching for a suspect in a purse-snatching robbery that took place in downtown Lindsay on Saturday evening (April 8).
A woman was walking on Queen Street near St. Peter Street when she was approached by a man who stole her purse and then ran into Queen Street, entering the passenger side of a waiting pick-up truck.
The victim was not physically injured during the robbery.
The suspect vehicle was last seen travelling west on Queen Street. As a result of the investigation, police learned the victim’s bank card was later used to make multiple transactions in the Bobcaygeon area.
The suspect is described as wearing a baseball hat, plaid shirt, jeans, and white running shoes. The suspect vehicle is described as a grey 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with Ontario license plate BV 35147.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Kawartha Lakes Police Service at 705-324-5252. You can also submit an anonymous tip though Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at khcrimestoppers.com.
