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Chatham-Kent police have turned to the public for help with an investigation into an apparent road-rage incident at a red light that reportedly led one driver to spray another with pepper spray.

Chatham-Kent police said the reported dust-up occurred July 5 on Richmond Street in Chatham.

One vehicle bumped another at the red light, leading to an exchange of words between the drivers, police said. One man allegedly sprayed the other with suspected pepper spray and traveled west on Richmond Street.

The suspect is described as an 18- to 20-year-old man, about 150 pounds with shaggy blond hair. He was driving a black, newer-model Audi four-door sedan, with silver around the windows.

Anyone with information that could help to identify the suspect is asked to contact Const. Hannah Roesch at [email protected], or call 519 436-6600.

Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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