Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a woman believed responsible for the daytime robbery of a senior citizen.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., on a walking bridge near Brant’s Crossing, the accused is alleged to have approached the senior citizen with her face concealed, and using force, robbed her of her personal belongings (purse and shoes). The accused is then reported to have thrown the victim’s walker into the Grand River to prevent her from departing the location.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Downtown Better Enforcement Action Team quickly arrived on scene where they located and arrested the accused. The accused was found to be in violation of four valid Probation Orders and provided false names to police in an attempt to obstruct the investigation.
The victim was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Disguise with Intent
- Robbery
- Possession of Stolen Goods Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm
- Obstruct a Peace Officer
- Probation Order – Non-Compliance x 4
The accused was held for bail.
