06/22/2023
Police are continuing an extensive investigation in connection with an incident where a senior citizen was kidnapped from her southside home and robbed.
On April 23, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter at a home along the 2000 block of South Parkside Drive South. A 72-year-old female reported that an unknown male, who initially identified himself as a police officer, entered her home and demanded money. When cash could not immediately be provided, the victim was kidnapped by the male, forced to drive to a bank along the 600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South and withdraw money. An undisclosed amount was provided and the victim was returned to her home unharmed.
The male fled from the victim’s residence in an unknown direction. He is described as approximately 5’9” tall, average or muscular build, in his late 20s or 30s, wearing all black clothing, gloves and a face covering.
In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, police are not in a position to disclose further details or evidence in relation to the many investigative step that have been undertaken.
As part of the ongoing investigation, police are seeking information from the public.
“We are asking anyone who may have information related to this matter to come forward,” said Staff Sgt. Pete Christos, Criminal Investigation Section. “Perhaps a neighbour, a passerby, someone saw something in the area around the time of the incident that seemed out of place or suspicious. We want to hear from you.”
Anyone who has information that could assist investigators, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 23008867. Anonymous online tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
