HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Police are investigating the assault of an 86-year-old man that happened Wednesday afternoon in Otsego Township.
Allegan County Sheriff’s Capt. Scott Matice said the assault happened when the man was pulling up to a gas pump at the Circle K on M89 Highway when the suspect attempted pulling up to the same pump.
The suspect got out of his vehicle and physically attacked the 86-year-old man before fleeing in what Matice said was a white vehicle with a temporary paper plate in the rear window.
The suspect is described as a black male 20-30 years of age, with light green-colored dreadlocks.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of what Matice described as “severe facial injuries.”
Matice indicated the attack caused several people to set up an award for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office at (269) 673-0500 or Allegan County Silent Observer (800) 554-3633.
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