An 86-year-old woman is in hospital after she fought off a mugger in 91原创 City.
Police said the senior was robbed of money from her wallet as she walked on in 91原创 City on July 14 around 2:30 p.m.
The female suspect took the victim鈥檚 wallet, removed the cash then dropped the wallet when the victim struck her with her cane.
The suspect fled east on 56 Avenue.
The robbery victim suffered a broken ankle and severe bruising.
She has remained in hospital since the robbery and is now in critical care, police said
The 91原创 RCMP Serious Crime Section would like to locate an unknown male who assisted the victim after the robbery but didn鈥檛 speak to investigators.
Police would like to speak to this man to determine if he has any further details that might assist with the investigation.
The female suspect is described as a 5鈥�8鈥� Caucasian, approximately 30 years old, with above-the-shoulder blonde hair, wearing a multi-coloured long 鈥淢axi鈥� dress.
Anyone with information that might assist with this investigation, is asked to call 91原创 RCMP at 604-532-3200.
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