Oxford OPP are investigating an attempted robbery at Memorial Park in Ingersoll. According to police, a man was walking his dog through the park around 2 am when he walked passed a man who turned around, grabbed him and held him up with a weapon demanding he empty his pockets. A brief struggle ensued and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect is described as: 6 feet tall 25-30 years old Muscular build 200lbs Dark hair Scruffy facial hair, more goatee shaped Black pants Black hoodie Wearing a ball cap with a white peak The victim says the suspect concealed his face with a white plastic mask before the attack. OPP searched the area utilizing their K9, Emergency Response Team and Tactics and Rescue Unit but were not able to locate the suspect. Any information regarding this incident can be called into Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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