HRP release:

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on May 31st, police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200-block of Portland Street. A man had been stabbed inside his vehicle by another man, who was not known to him, after he refused to give him money. The victim was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s, 5’10” tall, with a medium build, red facial hair and wearing sunglasses, a blue jacket, and blue jeans.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.