Dauphin RCMP are asking the public for any information connected to a recent assault and robbery incident.
On December 13, 2016, at approximately 2:30am, Dauphin RCMP received a report of a robbery that had recently occurred. Police say that a Dauphin resident invited a recent acquaintance into his home. Once inside, the man assaulted the homeowner and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The homeowner, a 73-year-old man, was taken to hospital, treated for his injuries and released.
The suspect, going by the name Morris, is described as a white male who is approximately 40 to 50 years of age. He was driving a light-coloured pickup truck with polar bear licence plates.
Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020 or Manitoba CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).