RCMP continue to investigate after a woman鈥檚 phone was snatched from her hand as she stood waiting at a Rutland bus stop late Sunday evening in 91大黄鸭.
RCMP responded to a robbery that had just been committed near the major intersection of Highway 33 East and Rutland Road in 91大黄鸭 just before 11 p.m. Sunday evening.
Police have learned that the suspect male had approached the victim, a young woman not a resident of the 91大黄鸭 area, and demanded her smart phone.
The suspect allegedly snatched the woman鈥檚 Samsung Galaxy S5 cellular phone, in a green case and fled on foot eastbound along Highway 33. He was reportedly observed a short distance away, being picked up by a brown crossover vehicle.
Although specific details will not be provided, 鈥渙ur investigators seized evidence at the scene which will be part of the ongoing police investigation,鈥� said Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey.
The suspect, who was seen wearing a dark coloured jacket and dark coloured toque, was described to police as having brown hair.
If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police, or you have any information which may assist investigators, you are asked to contact the 91大黄鸭 RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.
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