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Police seek suspect in 'pepper spray' attack

Chatham-Kent police are searching for a suspect alleged to have doused a driver with a pepper spray-like substance following a rear-ender in Chatham.

Police said the incident occurred on Richmond Street on July 5 at around 12:40 p.m.

One vehicle bumped another at a red light, which resulted in an exchange of words between the drivers.

Police said the suspect allegedly sprayed the other with a pepper spray-like substance before travelling west on Richmond Street.

The suspect is described as an 18 to 20-year-old man, approximately 150 lbs with shaggy blonde hair.

He was driving a black, newer model four-door Audi sedan with silver around the windows.

If anyone has information to assist in identifying this person, please contact Constable Hannah Roesch at [email protected] or 519-436-6600.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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