The Calgary Police Service has launched an investigation after a thief targeted the vehicle of an elderly couple outside a southeast strip mall on Wednesday afternoon.
A man in his 70’s exited his car to help his wife navigate a slippery section of sidewalk outside of businesses in Forest Heights Plaza in the 4500 block of 8 Avenue S.E. The senior was shoved away from his vehicle by a man who proceeded to enter the car and drive off.
The shaken seniors contacted their daughter for a ride and to help translate as officers collected a police report.
“It’s absolutely horrible,” said Esther Pham, the couple’s daughter. “I grew up here. My parents are over 70 and this is the first time this has ever happened.”
“It was so quick. They had the car running because he was just stepping out to help my mom.”
The victims were not seriously injured during the ordeal.
Anyone who witnessed the carjacking is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service, 403-266-1234, or anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
