Nanaimo girl OK after suspect punches her, grabs iPhone in Sunday attack
Jul 26, 2016 | 10:29 AM
NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP are investigating an assault and robbery of a 14-year-old girl in Nanaimo, B.C.
Const. Gary O’Brien says the teen was sitting outside a busy recreation centre in central Nanaimo when she was attacked late Sunday afternoon.
The girl was punched and knocked to the ground as the suspect grabbed her iPhone and fled.
A man nearby gave chase, but the suspect was last seen fleeing by bike.