Police search for man after Fort McMurray bus stop assault

Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of assaulting a pedestrian in Timberlea last month.

Police say the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Oct. 14 near Leitner Gate and Laffont Way. A man confronted someone walking to a bus stop, accused them of breaking into vehicles and a fight broke out. The victim was hurt. RCMP were not notified until Nov. 7.

The suspect is described as a white man between five foot nine and six feet tall, about 200 pounds, wearing a black Carhartt jacket and a baseball hat. He was driving a lifted Dodge diesel truck.

Mounties have obtained surveillance video of the truck and hope someone will recognize the vehicle or the man involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780 788 4000 or 310 RCMP. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 or online at www.PSTips.com.