UPDATE: RCMP said Monday, Feb. 21, the man turned himself in and was charged with assault and mischief. Police did not name him and said he was released to appear in court in March.
Cochrane Mounties are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly assaulted a restaurant employee a week ago.
On Feb. 12 at 6:15 p.m., a man entered Mr. Mikes Steakhouse on Quarry Street, RCMP said.
“When asked to enter only if willing to wear a face mask, he punched the employee in the face,” officers said.
The male employee suffered minor injuries.
The suspect took off in a black truck with flames along the side and was last seen heading east on Griffin Road in Cochrane.
Police described the suspect as a 220-pound man between 35 and 40 years old with short brown hair and a moustache. He was wearing a North Face hoodie, a baseball cap and blue jeans.
If you have information about this assault, call Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.