Unprovoked Attack on Dog Walker – Broken Nose

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a male had his nose broken by a stranger while walking his dog early Saturday.

Just before 9 a.m. police were called to the area of Eramosa Road and Victoria Road North. An adult male reported he was walking his dog when he saw another male standing on the corner yelling and swearing. The victim said he tried to avoid the male, who nonetheless approached and punched him in the face.

The victim was observed to have a bloody nose, and further assessment at the hospital confirmed it was broken.

The subject male is described as white, in his 30s, 5’11” with a stocky build. He was balding with dirty blonde unkempt hair and beard and possibly a birth mark on his left cheek. He was wearing a dirty blue jacket, grey pants and white shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Taylor Vajushi-Cooper at 519-824-1212, ext. 7320, email him at tvajushi-cooper@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.