Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for a man suspected of a brazen attempt to steal a purse from a Hart Highland homeowner.
Police said a woman discovered a male inside the entranceway of her Tasa Place home on Friday morning with her purse in his hands. She grabbed the purse and shoved him out the front door.
But she initially called the RCMP's non-emergency line, slowing police response. A search for the suspect proved unsuccessful but police have a description.
He is described as a tall Caucasian with a thin build and short, dirty-blonde hair and wearing a royal blue golf shirt, black pants.
He was also wearing a black lanyard with what appeared to be an ID tag, leading police to believe he was posing as a door-to-door solicitor.
Police are advising the public to always lock their doors, even when they're at home, to immediately call 911 whenever an incident occurs and be sure to ask for the identification of any door to door solicitors.
"Legitimate sales persons will have identification and will provide you with their name," RCMP said.
Anyone with information on who the suspect may be and where he could be found is asked to call the detachment at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only).
You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
