At approximately 04:30 am on Saturday September 5th  the Penticton RCMP responded to an injured elderly male at the intersection of Nanaimo Ave and Main Street.

The male had injuries to his face and was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital. The male has yet to recover from his injuries and remains hospitalized at this time.

The victim in this case is well known in the downtown core as someone who frequents the Nanaimo Square area. He is described as being in his 70’s with a thinning grey ponytail and is almost always seen pushing a large black cart filled with his effects.

Police are looking for anyone who may be able to help determine what happened to this man. If you have any information or witnessed anything suspicious that morning, please contact the Penticton RCMP @ 250-492-4300 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).