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Hamilton police looking for purse snatcher

Hamilton police is investigating a purse snatching in the city. File / Global News

Hamilton police are investigating a purse snatching in the city.

Police say shortly after 6:30 a.m. Sunday, a woman was walking alone on Aberdeen Avenue at Bruce Street, where a man pushed her from behind, knocked her to the ground, and stole her purse.

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The suspect was last seen heading eastbound on Aberdeen.

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The victim was injured, but is expected to recover.

The suspect is described as male, Caucasian, medium build, under six feet tall and wearing dark clothing.

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If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Pete Harding at pharding@hamiltonpolice.on.ca or 905-546-3818.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at crimestoppershamilton.com

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