Guelph police say a woman was reportedly shot in the leg with a BB gun on Tuesday afternoon while walking with her four children.
According to police, the mother and her kids were on a path on the south side of the Eramosa River between Gordon Street and Victoria Road.
Police said the 44-year-old woman was shot just before 3:30 p.m. at about the halfway point of the path.
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She reportedly called police right away, but officers could not track down possible suspects once they arrived.
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The woman did not require medical attention, according to a police spokesperson.
Police said the suspect was believed to be on the north side of the river and was wearing a blue sweatshirt at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-824-1212. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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