TIMMINS -- Timmins Police are seeking the public's help finding a suspect wanted in connection with an assault and purse snatching incident.

According to police, it allegedly happened on Third Avenue on Sept. 13. They allege that an eighty-five year old woman was pushed to the ground and had her purse taken from her by force.

The suspect fled on foot with approximately $50.  

The Timmins Police Street Outreach and Community Safety team said that they are seeking a 32-year-old female. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201 or report it anonymously to the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-8477 or online