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Ice ball thrown from car hits Guelph dogwalker in the back

Man did not require medical attention, police say
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Guelph police are looking for the occupants of a small grey car after a male was injured by an ice ball while walking his dog Wednesday evening.

The 33-year-old male called police about 10:40 p.m. and advised he was walking his dog on Stevenson Street South near Empire Street when someone in the passing motor vehicle threw the ice ball, which struck him in the back and caused a welt. He did not seek medical attention.

The vehicle, described as a grey early 2000s Honda Civic or Acura, was last seen heading east on Elizabeth Street from Stevenson Street South.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Const. Christian Godin at 519-824-1212, ext. 7288, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.