A Prince George man was relieved of his wallet but managed to ward off the thieves' attempt to also steal his backpack.
Police are now calling for public information to help them locate the suspects.
The attack happened Tuesday at about 5:30 a.m. on a lone man walking near East Central Street.
"A 35-year-old male was approached by three unknown males on foot in the area of 22nd Avenue and Griffiths Avenue, in the vicinity of PGSS," said Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Craig Douglass. "The males attempted to take the victim's backpack but were unsuccessful. They began kicking and punching the victim and were able to obtain the victim's wallet and a pack of cigarettes. The three suspects fled northbound on foot on East Central Street."
The victim refused medical treatment. Douglass said he was only able to provide police with a description of one of the suspects: a male, approximately five-foot-five, unshaven and wearing dark clothing. No other description available.
If you have any information about this serious Criminal offense, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477).
