Cannington Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for information to assist with their investigation into an incident that occurred in Victoria Park yesterday, Tuesday 4 January 2022, in which an 82-year-old woman was robbed.
Around 5pm, the woman was walking along the footpath on McMaster Street heading towards Albany Highway when a male person confronted her and grabbed a necklace she was wearing. The woman attempted to stop the man with her walking stick but he managed to rip the necklace from her neck before running down McMaster Street towards Albany Highway.
The man is described as about 19 years old, with olive skin, a slim build, approximately 160cms tall, wearing a dark coloured t-shirt and white cap.
Detectives wish to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, particularly those that ran to assist the woman, two cyclists who were riding nearby, and any motorists.
Anyone with information relating to this incident or dash-cam vision is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
