Nanaimo Girl Ok After Suspect Punches Her, Grabs iPhone In Sunday Attack

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Jul, 2016 12:50 PM

NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP are investigating an assault and robbery of a 14-year-old girl in Nanaimo, B.C.

Const. Gary O'Brien says the teen was sitting outside a busy recreation centre in central Nanaimo when she was attacked late Sunday afternoon.

The girl was punched and knocked to the ground as the suspect grabbed her iPhone and fled.

A man nearby gave chase, but the suspect was last seen fleeing by bike.

14 year old female assaulted and robbed https://t.co/VO3erIKlmt
— Nanaimo RCMP (@NanaimoRCMP) July 26, 2016

The young victim suffered bruises to her face and a cut knee but did not require medical attention.

O'Brien says police have found no connection between the girl and her attacker.

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