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<\/p>\nA man and woman who attacked and robbed an elderly woman as she walked in an east Mississauga neighbourhood in broad daylight are being hunted by police.<\/p>\n
What began as a distraction theft-style robbery just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26 in the area of Garnetwood Chase and Rathburn Road East quickly turned violent as the female culprit got into a scuffle with the much-older woman and her accomplice covered the victim\u2019s mouth before the pair fled with an 18-karat gold necklace and pendant.<\/p>\n
Peel Regional Police said on Tuesday they\u2019re seeking the public\u2019s help in tracking down the attackers, who were driving a blue, newer model Kia Sportage as they pulled up next to the older woman prior to the attack.<\/p>\n
Investigators said the victim was walking in the neighbourhood near Garnetwood Park when she was approached by a woman between 40 and 50 years of age who\u2019d just exited the front passenger side of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe female suspect approached the victim, repeatedly asking if she was OK while placing a fake gold chain around the victim\u2019s neck,\u201d police said in a news release. \u201cWhen the victim attempted to push the suspect away and call for help, a struggle ensued. A second suspect, male, believed to be the driver of the vehicle, exited and briefly covered the victim\u2019s mouth in an apparent attempt to silence her.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Police say the attackers were driving a blue, newer model Kia Sportage at the time of the violent incident on June 26. (Photo: Peel Regional Police)<\/p>\n
During the altercation, the attackers stole the victim\u2019s 18-karat gold necklace and pendant, valued at approximately $3,500, police added.<\/p>\n
The culprits then fled the area in the blue vehicle, which had no licence plates, according to police. It was last spotted\u00a0travelling westbound on Rathburn Road East.<\/p>\n
The female culprit is further described as having a medium build and black hair. She was wearing a colourful headscarf and a long black skirt, police said, adding the victim also reported that her female attacker spoke a combination of Croatian and English during the violent interaction.<\/p>\n
No description of the man was provided to police.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information, video footage or dash camera footage from the area between 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. on June 26 is asked to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.<\/p>\n
Investigators remind residents to be cautious when approached by strangers offering assistance, gifts or jewelry.<\/p>\n
\u201cDistraction thefts often involve suspects creating a diversion to steal valuable property,\u201d police said.<\/p>\n
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Map shows general area of the June 26 robbery of an older woman.<\/p>\n