Police seek suspect after St. Catharines woman attacked from behind

A St. Catharines woman had just parked her car in the Rykert Street and Westdale Drive area last week when she was attacked from behind by an unknown male.

On May 23 at 10:30 pm, the Niagara Police were responding to the robbery report when they found the injured woman, still conscious but in need of medical attention.

The EMS quickly transported her to the hospital where she has since been released though she’s continuing to ” recover from her serious but non-life-threatening injuries.”

Police said she was struck from behind but made no mention of what hit her. The robber took off on foot, taking her purse, personal items and an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as male, wearing jeans, running shoes, a hooded sweatshirt and a mask covering his nose and mouth

Residents with CCTV footage that captures Rykert Street and Westdale Drive and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera, are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009482 with any relevant information.