A local business owner suffered serious injuries Thursday night after an unknown man assaulted him in front of his shop.
According to a release from New Westminster police, the incident happened at about 11 p.m. near Sixth Avenue and 12th Street. Officers were called to the area following a report of a fight, but by the time they arrived the suspect had fled.
The victim’s injuries, while serious, are not life-threatening, the release added.
The department’s major crime unit has taken over the investigation and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
He is described as a Caucasian man between 27 and 33 years old with an athletic and muscular build, and short sandy brown hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt with dark sweat pants or jeans.
Anyone with information on the suspect or the incident is asked to call Det. Const. Hooker at 604-529-2537 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
