Updated: Earring robberies - Six women victimized
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Updated: October 21, 2009 12:10 PM
Someone has been snatching gold earrings from the ears of women walking in Surrey.
At least six women have been robbed since mid-September.
The victims have all been South Asian females ranging in age from 38 to 69 years old.
RCMP said the robberies have been concentrated near a shopping area at 128 Street and 96 Avenue.
Victims have told police an unshaven brown-haired Caucasian male, approximately 30 years old, approaches the lone women from behind and grabs an earring from one ear.
He is described as between 5'10" 6' feet, with a slim build, wearing a blue cap, blue jacket, and blue jeans.
The man has used a grey bicycle with a basket on the front as his getaway vehicle.
No injuries are reported.
Anyone with information about the matter is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Anyone who requires assistance in Punjabi is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP’s Victim Services Line at 604-599-7600 and ask for Rummy or Julia.
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