A recent theft that saw a purse stolen from a home in Kincardine is under investigation.
According to police, on October 6 between 7:30-8:10 p.m., an unknown male entered a residence on Alice Street in Kincardine.
The suspect encountered the home owner inside, and the suspect then claimed they were locked out of their own residence and asked to use the home owner's phone book.
The suspect used the phone book and left a short time later. The home owner then realized soon after that her purse had been taken.
Police are now looking for a male with tan complexion, approximately 55-years-of-age, 5'2" in height with a medium build and short hair. The suspect was wearing a black t-shirt and is believed to have been operating a white Ford pick-up truck.
If anyone has any information regarding this theft, contact South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.