Leamington OPP station. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Leamington OPP station. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Police Arrest Leamington Purse Snatcher

An arrest in the case of a Leamington woman who was punched in the face while her wallet was stolen.

Police arrested a 23-year-old Sunday and charged him with robbery.

Officers say the woman was driving down Talbot St. E Saturday evening when she saw someone she knew, who she thought was hitchhiking.

She pulled over to offer a ride, but the man allegedly reached in and grabbed her wallet, hitting her during a brief struggle.

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