Somebody stole the little Shriners parade cars!

CITY POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

*********************** Theft

- Two mini cars were reported stolen yesterday from a trailer in the 500 block of Fourth Line West. The mini cars, one yellow and one purple, are used by the Shriners at special events such as the Community Day Parade.

- Cash was stolen from a vehicle in the 300 block of First Avenue.

- A bicycle was stolen from the 300 block of Patrick Street.

************************* Robbery

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male stole a purse from a female walking on Gore Street near Mike’s Lunch at 129 Gore Street.

The suspect then fled north towards an alley.

The female victim was injured in the assault and required medical attention.

The suspect is described as: male, in his 20s, 5’9” tall, was last seen wearing dark jeans and a yellow shirt.

************************ Break and enter

An attempted break and enter was reported yesterday afternoon in the 100 block of Estelle Street.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

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