Police are searching for a suspect after an elderly woman was relieved of roughly $80,000 worth of jewelry in Scarborough last month.
The theft occurred in the Markham Road and Progress Drive area on June 17.
According to police, the 75-year-old victim was eating at a motel in the area when she left her purse unattended sometime around 9 a.m.
The woman had travelled to Toronto for a family function and had a large quantity of jewelry in her possession at the time.
She estimated the value of the stolen items at around $80,000. Details on the number and type of items taken were not provided by police.
Police released a security camera image of a suspect wanted in connection with the theft Monday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
