Windsor police cruiser, March 2018. (Photo by Maureen Revait) Windsor police cruiser, March 2018. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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Police look for suspect in attempted purse snatching

Police are looking for a suspect who attempted to snatch a purse from a woman in east Windsor.

The woman was walking along the trail near the Little River Pollution Control Plant on Sunday when a man approached her from behind and attempted to grab her purse. She was able to fend off the attack and the man quickly ran from the area.

The suspect is a white male in his 30s with a medium build, approximately 5'0" tall, with brown eyes. He was wearing black jogging pants, a black jacket, a black toque, and had a black scarf covering his face.

The Windsor police Major Crimes Branch is actively investigating the incident. Investigators are asking anyone who may have video surveillance cameras in the area to review the footage and contact police if it contains any suspect information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS).

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