Police warn women of west-end purse snatcher

By News Staff

Posted March 14, 2012 5:21 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Toronto police are warning women of a thief who has snatched a number of purses in the city’s west end in recent weeks.

Since February, a man has been robbing women of their purses in the Dundas and Rusholme area, they say.

The suspect is described as white, 30 to 40 years old, five feet six to five feet nine and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark clothing.

Residents are reminded to be aware of their surroundings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

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