Lethbridge Police Service searching for leads in an alleged robbery and kidnapping of a senior citizen in April 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Sarah Jones

Lethbridge Police investigating alleged robbery and kidnapping of 72-year-old woman

Jun 21, 2023 | 10:52 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has been conducting an ongoing investigation into the alleged robbery and kidnapping of a senior citizen over the past three months.

On April 23, 2023, LPS was called to a home in the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South after a 72-year-old female reported that an unknown man had stolen from her. According to police, the victim said the suspect initially identified himself as a police officer and entered her home demanding cash.

When the victim was unable to produce the money, LPS said the suspect allegedly kidnapped the woman and forced her to drive to a bank along the 600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South and withdraw money.

Police indicate that an undisclosed amount was provided, and the victim was returned to her home unharmed.

The male suspect then fled the victim’s residence in an unknown direction. He’s described as 5’9” tall, with an average or muscular build, in his late 20s or 30s, wearing all-black clothing, gloves and a face covering.

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Staff Sgt. Pete Christos, Criminal Investigation Section said, “We are asking anyone who may have information related to this matter to come forward.”

“Perhaps a neighbour, a passerby, someone saw something in the area around the time of the incident that seemed out of place or suspicious. We want to hear from you.”

At this time, police will not be disclosing any other details or evidence to protect the integrity of the investigation thus far.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call the Lethbridge Police Service at 403-328-4444 and reference file 23008867.

Anonymous online tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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