Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around noon today, a man on Wellington Street West was approached by a stranger who demanded money from him.
When the man refused, he was assaulted.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’9” – 5’11” wearing a dark blue winter coat with grey or brown fur around the hood, blue sweater, blue winter toque and black shoes.
He fled the area on foot and was last seen running southbound on Raleigh Street.
The victim, a 53-year-old Chatham man, was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with minor injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Andrew Craven at andrewc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87306.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
