The OPP are looking for a suspect following an assault and armed robbery at a home in Minden early Friday.
Haliburton Highlands OPP say the incident occurred at a Parkside Street residence around 4:30 a.m. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police on Friday had initially stated there was no concern for public safety after they were investigating a “disturbance” at a home.
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However, they said on Saturday that the suspect is believed to be in possession of a weapon and is “considered a potential threat to public safety.”
OPP have issued an arrest warrant for Michael Gunn, 28, of Minden, on charges of robbery using a firearm, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Gunn is described as standing 6-foot-1 with a thin build. He has blue eyes, short brown hair and a light-brown partial beard. He also has two tattoos: a Canadian flag with a cross on the right forearm and a female on left forearm.
If Gunn is seen, do not approach and call 911, police advise
. Anyone with any information on the incident or the whereabouts of Gunn is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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