Man attacked with machete in Red Deer robbery

Police are looking for a suspect after a man in Red Deer was attacked with a machete and robbed on Tuesday morning.

The attack happened in an alley behind 60th Street near Taylor Drive, RCMP said in a release.

The victim sufferedinjuries that were not life-threatening after being attackedand robbed of his wallet and cellphone.

The suspect is described as a white male, about six feet tall. He left the scene in a black, newer modelFord SUV.

RCMP are also looking for two other people believed to be connected to the attack a white male and a woman with blondhair who were in a second vehicle.

Investigators do not believe it was a random attack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Red Deer RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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