Leamington OPP station. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Leamington OPP station. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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OPP investigate mugging in Leamington

The Ontario Provincial Police is looking for two suspects after a man was robbed of his jacket and everything in it Friday night.

The man was walking along Erie Street South near Marlborough Street West at around 10 p.m. when two men approached him.

One of the men had a weapon and demanded his jacket and the valuables in it. He had his passport in his coat.

The victim gave it to them, and they fled east on Marlborough Street.

Police said the first suspect was a black man, about 6'0" tall with a short beard. He wore a white windbreaker with a white hood and grey baggy pants. The second was also a black man wearing a red jacket.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Leamington detachment at 519-326-2544, or 1-888-310-1122. The number for Crime Stoppers is 1-800-222-8477 or left online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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