Investigators are urging residents to come forward with tips after two people were attacked by a noxious substance in Windsor over the weekend.
Windsor police say a man and a woman were attacked at around 10:45 p.m. Saturday on Windemere Road near Vimy Avenue in south Walkerville.
The victims told police that they were walking southbound when they heard someone approaching them from behind. When they stopped at the intersection of Windemere and Vimy, the suspect allegedly sprayed bear mace in their direction, then fled the scene.
The victims were treated at the scene by paramedics.
The suspect is described as a White male, about 20 years old, 5' 10", and 170 lbs., with shoulder-length curly dark hair. He was wearing a white shirt, dark pants, and a backpack.
Residents and business owners in the area of Windermere and Vimy have been asked to check any dashcam or surveillance footage from between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Anyone with information should call Windsor police's Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, extension 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).
