News: Violent Purse Snatching in East Vancouver

Wednesday, July 02 - 12:41:32 PM
Shane Bigham

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Vancouver Police are investigating a violent purse snatching that happened early yesterday morning in East Vancouver.

A woman was walking alone near Grant and Cotton (near Commercial Drive and 1st Avenue), when a man grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground.

The victim was checked by paramedics but did not need a trip to the hospital. Her wallet was taken. The suspect is described as a white man in his 30's with long, wavy brown hair. He was wearing a dark shirt and shorts.