Wainwright RCMP are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who is suspected of being responsible for an assault.
Police describe the suspect as:
- Light skin
- 20-25 years old
- Short brown hair
- Approximately 160 pounds with a slim build
- Wearing an Oilers jersey and jeans
Officers report that the male suspect then fled for the exit, but as he was leaving the store, he saw an elderly man standing nearby. He returned to the store and struck the elderly man with his fist.
Then there was an altercation with another man who tried to intervene as a good citizen.
Anyone with information on this assault, please contact the Wainwright RCMP at 780-842-4463. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).