The suspect was described as Hispanic, in his mid-20's, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a stocky build and shaved head.
(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem police are asking for the public's help in locating a man they say attacked a veterinarian outside a Market Street animal clinic last night.
Police say the veterinarian saw a man and woman arguing outside of the clinic, and she tried to break it up. The man then attacked the vet, knocking her to the ground, and tried to strangle her police said.
Both the man and woman fled the scene on foot. Salem police and a K-9 unit tried to locate them but were unsuccessful.
The man was described as Hispanic, in his mid-20's, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a stocky build and shaved head. Police hope to use surveillance video from a nearby bar to better i-d the suspect.
The veterinarian was shaken up but not seriously hurt.
Anyone with information on this case, or the suspect, is urged to contact Salem police at 503-588-6123.
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