Police are looking to identify a suspect after an elderly man was assaulted during a mugging in west London.
The London Police Service said on July 22 at around 8:15 p.m., a 72-year-old man was using an ATM in the area of Oxford Street West and Platt’s Lane when a man sprayed him with a noxious substance. The victim was ordered to lay on the ground by his attacker and was then struck with an unknown object.
The attacker stole the man's wallet, cellphone and a quantity of cash before running from the scene.
The victim suffered minor injuries in the assault.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male. He was last seen wearing a grey sweater, dark coloured toque, and a white and black facemask. Police have also released photos of the suspect, which can be seen above and below.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
Police in London are looking to identify this man following a mugging in the city on July 22, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the London Police Service)
