Beaver Staff
The OPP is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect related to an incident on Saturday night.
At around 9:45 p.m., Napanee OPP officers received a complaint of a robbery that happened near the parking lot beside the post office on Centre Street in Napanee.
A female victim told police that she was pushed to the ground and her purse was stolen. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The suspect was believed to be a male wearing a sweater (possible a hoodie, dark in colour), dark pants, and dark coloured black ball cap with a white emblem on the side. He was described as having a dark complexion and short dark hair.
The OPP Forensic Identification Unit assisted with the investigation, and the Napanee OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.
The Napanee Crime Unit says it would like to speak to anyone in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone who may have information which could lead to the identification of the suspect. Please contact the Napanee OPP at 613-354-3369 or 1-888-310-1122 with any information; or to report anonymously please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or online with tipsubmit.com.