Senior citizen fends off would-be thieves

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place Saturday March 25 at around 5 pm in a laneway between the Radisson Hotel and St. Anne's Church.

A 75-year old woman was walking alone when she was approached by two females asking for money. When the woman refused, one female grabbed at her purse and tried unsuccessfully to pull it from the 75-year olds' shoulder. Both culprits ran off.

The first girl is described as white, approximately 17-year old with brown medium length hair and a red coat. The second is described as white, approximately 17-years old with long blonde hair and a blue and white jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 675-TIPS.