Waterloo Regional Police say that a woman was assaulted by a stranger in downtown Kitchener on Monday afternoon.
Police say the man approached the woman near the intersection of King Street East and Eby Street at around 4 p.m. on Monday.
The man is alleged to have uttered a few words before he assaulted her by spraying a noxious substance.
The woman was left with minor injuries.
The suspect has been described as white, around 30 years old, 5’7″ tall, with a medium build, curly blonde hair, clean shaven, and was wearing a red t-shirt.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 4499 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.