Arrest made in purse snatching attempt

Kamloops City

2023-06-01 16:24 PDT

File # 2023-06-01_robbery_18883

A Kamloops woman has a court date and conditions after she allegedly tried to rob another woman of her purse and phone earlier this week.

On Monday, May 29, around 2:35 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to the 700-block of Tranquille Road where a woman was allegedly stopped by a stranger who demanded her phone and purse, then attempted to physically take it from her. The victim was able to call police before the suspect took her phone away.

A man in the area retrieved the victim’s phone from the suspect and returned it to its proper owner, said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. Shortly after, a woman matching the suspect’s description was located by police, arrested for robbery, and taken to cells as part of the investigation.

The suspect was later released with conditions and a court date. Charge recommendations are anticipated as part of the assessment and approval process.

Anyone who witnessed, has video, or information related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-18883.

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Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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