The Chatham-Kent Police Service are investigating a pair of robberies that took place in Chatham this week.
In the latest incident, police officials say last night around 7:45 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance on Colborne Street.
Upon arrival, police observed a 22-year-old man lying on the ground.
He had just been assaulted by an unknown suspect who fled the area on the man’s black Infinity bicycle valued at $200.
The man refused medical treatment from paramedics.
The suspect was described as a white man wearing all dark clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Carroll at dancar@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87298.
In the second incident, police officials say on Monday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. a 59-year-old woman was walking on Taylor Avenue in Chatham when an unknown man grabbed her purse from her shoulder.
The force from this action caused the woman to fall to the ground.
The young white man was wearing a black baseball cap, army pants and black coat.
He fled the area on a bicycle and was last seen heading northbound on Taylor Avenue.
The woman did not require medical attention.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kelly Helbin at kellyh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87246.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
