NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the assistance of the public in locating the parties involved in an assault in the City of Orillia.
On April 21, 2016 at approximately 10 p.m., the Orillia OPP was dispatched to an assault on a female at the intersection of Douglas Street and Mississaga Street.
When officers arrived on scene they were advised by the 60-year-old female victim that she had been approached by 3 males demanding money.
When she told them she didn’t have any money, one of the males struck her in the head before all three ran off in the direction of Mary Street.
The victim was transported to hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
The males are all described as white and in their late teens to early 20’s.
The Orillia Crime Unit is investigating this assault and is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the parties involved in this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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