Police are on the hunt for an armed man after a shot was fired in a parking lot during a botched handbag robbery. A woman was in a parking lot with her boyfriend when they were approached by a man asking for the time. The man then pulled a gun and demanded she hand over her designer handbag.
When she refused, he grabbed the bag and there was a struggle until her boyfriend jumped on the robber's back. A shot was fired into the ground during the scuffle, which was later determined to be a blank round. The suspect then fled without the handbag.
Police have released a sketch of a man who tried to rob the 19-year-old woman in August. He is described as a Caucasian male in his mid-20s with a chubby build.
WARRANTS OUTSTANDING
The public is being asked to look out for 21-year-old Kyle Stephen Latimer in relation to three outstanding warrants. Latimer is wanted on three warrants by Richmond RCMP for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, breach of probation and two counts of driving while prohibited.
Although he has no fixed address, Latimer was living in Richmond. He is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall, 245 lbs with a fair complexion, blue eyes and short blonde hair. Anyone with information on either suspect should call Richmond RCMP on 604 278 1212. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
