The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) needs help in identifying a suspect following a robbery involving a cyclist in Oakville this summer.
It happened at around 9:00 a.m. on August 28th, when an adult male victim was riding his bicycle along Kerr Street and was approached by another man.
According to police, the suspect grabbed the bicycle’s handlebars and attempted to pull the victim off in an effort to steal the bicycle. Although unsuccessful in taking the bike, the suspect stole the victim’s sunglasses before fleeing on foot.
The suspect was last seen travelling westbound on Stewart Street. The victim sustained minor physical injuries during the altercation.
The suspect is described by the HRPS as
- white
- male
- middle-aged
- medium build
- short brown or dark hair
At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark sunglasses, a red short-sleeved shirt over a light-coloured long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, tan or brown shoes and dark gloves. He was also carrying a dark-coloured plaid jacket.
Anyone who may be able to identify the suspect is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police Service 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, extension 2216.
