Okotoks RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a pair of suspects.

According to officers, the two men assaulted a man around 2 a.m. on Tuesday.

The suspects were seen checking car doors along Knowles Avenue in Okotoks when they realized one of the vehicles they were checking had a person sitting inside.

One suspect fled on foot while the other hid close by.

The victim got out of his vehicle and confronted the second suspect, and as a result was assaulted and treated on scene for minor injuries.

The first suspect is described as a shorter Caucasian man who was wearing black clothing with a hood.

The second suspect is said to be a tall Caucasian man with a strong build, oval shaped face with a small brown chin beard, large teeth, and was wearing a bright orange hood, black sweater, and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Okotoks RCMP at (403) 995-6400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppers.ab.ca.

RCMP are reminding residents that if they're witnessing a crime in progress they should call 911 immediately and not approach the individuals involved.

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