A 79 year old woman has reported that on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at about 5.15 p.m. she was in the area of Yonge Street and Church Street when she was approached from behind by two men. The suspects removed a purse containing a quantity of cash and identification from the victim’s hand and then fled the scene eastbound on Church Street. No injuries were sustained by the victim. There is a lesson for older people and those who care about them that there are people ready to target them even in busy and well lit places in midtown. Thieves target 79 year old at Yonge and Church
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A 79 year old woman has reported that on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at about 5.15 p.m. she was in the area of Yonge Street and Church Street when she was approached from behind by two men. The suspects removed a purse containing a quantity of cash and identification from the victim’s hand and then fled the scene eastbound on Church Street. No injuries were sustained by the victim. There is a lesson for older people and those who care about them that there are people ready to target them even in busy and well lit places in midtown. 