Senior chases purse snatcher

Vancouver Sun - A 91-year-old woman helped chase down her purse snatcher earlier this week at Metrotown's Metropolis mall.

Elissa Joe, a 42 year-old Surrey woman, has been charged with theft under $5000.

Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk said seniors are often targets of opportunistic crimes such as frauds and thefts.

She cautioned seniors to seek out more information on protecting themselves from these crimes by visiting www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/pubs/ccaps-spcca/seniors-aines-eng.htm or contact local police.