The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Crime Unit are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery that occurred in Kingsville.

On Tuesday January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., unknown individuals in a dark coloured vehicle approached a male on Prince Albert Street North near Main Street West in Kingsville.

Two to four individuals assaulted the victim with an edged weapon and stole the victim’s personal property then fled the scene the vehicle.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators believe this to be a targeted incident, and there is no threat to public safety.

The OPP is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the Essex County Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.