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Police Seek Suspect in Brutal Robbery and Assault

Woman serious injured in parking lot robbery

Police and EMS were called to the lot near Rykert St. and Westdale Drive in St. Catharines on May 23rd, around 10:30 pm, after a woman was assaulted and robbed.

Police say the victim had parked her car and when she was getting out was struck several times from behind.

Her assailant fled the scene with the victim's purse and personal items.

The woman was taken to hospital and then released after suffering serious but non life threatening injuries.

Anyone with  with CCTV footage that captures Rykert Street and Westdale Drive and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera, are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009482 with any relevant information.

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