ABBOTSFORD (NEWS 1130) – Heinous and horrific: That’s how Abbotsford Police are describing the brazen mid-day robbery of an elderly woman two weeks ago.

The 89-year-old woman had just left a credit union on South Fraser Way at Gladwin Road on Thursday, April 14th when a man apparently grabbed her purse, pushed her to the ground, and then took off.

Clear surveillance photos were released on Thursday.

“Despite the nature of this incident, I can tell you investigators and myself were quite happy to see the quality of the image,” says Constable Ian MacDonald.

“We received an overwhelming response and numerous tips. I think what was equally important is that all of the tipsters were offering the same name for the suspect. That led our patrol officers to be looking for this individual last night.”

The elderly woman was left with some cuts and bruises.

A 25-year-old man is now facing robbery charges.