SURREY - Police are looking for a young man with a dark complexion who mugged an elderly South Asian man last Thursday in Newton Athletic Park.
The victim, 72, suffered cuts and bruises to his hands and face. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said witnesses saw the mugger carrying something in his hand but it's not known if he used a weapon. Police believe he was after the victim's rings.
The mugging happened March 13 at about 1 p.m., in the 7300-block of 128th Street, at the west side of the park. The victim was taken to hospital.
The attacker is believed to be in his early 20s, has dark skin, is slim, about five feet eight inches tall and wore a dark hoodie, red jacket, and dark sweat pants. He ran off down a trail.
Police don't believe this mugging is linked to any other crimes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.