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Nanaimo girl OK after suspect punches her, grabs iPhone in Sunday attack
Original Publication Date: July 26, 2016 1:13AM
Publication Updated: April 27, 2025 11:33PM
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.
The young victim suffered bruises to her face and a cut knee but did not require medical attention.
O’Brien says police have found no connection between the girl and her attacker.
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