Strathcona County, Alberta - Strathcona County RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in gathering information on the following crime:
On Sunday October 21, 2018 at approximately 7:42 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a robbery on Oak Street in Sherwood Park, Alberta. An 88-year-old female was walking from her vehicle to her residence when she was approached by a male. The male asked for a ride and when the female declined he grabbed the keys from her hand causing injury to a finger.
The male took off in her 2006 red Pontiac Torrent. The following day the vehicle was recovered in Edmonton.
The male is described as having a dark complexion, 5’7” to 6’0”, slim build and spoke with an accent. Last seen wearing a dark baggy hoodie and pants.
The victim was taken to hospital where she was treated for a broken finger.
Strathcona County RCMP continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information as to the identity and or whereabouts of this male is asked to contact the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or call your local police detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.