Ottawa Police are looking for a suspect who robbed two elderly women, including a 104-year-old.
Police say the woman was walking on a West Ottawa pathway in the area of Richmond Road and Cleary Ave on May 7, 2014. She was brushed by a male cyclist who rode part her. She didn't realize until later that the suspect has taken her purse. She was not hurt in the robbery.
May 8th, an 87-year old was walking in the area of Prince Charles and Saville Row, when a man attacked her from behind. The woman suffered a broken arm when the suspect pushed her to the ground. The victim remains in hospital.
The two cases appear to be linked, Police say. The 87-year-old woman described the victim as a white man between 20 and 40 years old. He had black wavy or curly hair, and wore a black jacket. The 104-year-old said the man appeared to be in his 40s.
Anyone with information with respect to either of these incidents, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
