51-year-old Gerald Plain. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)51-year-old Gerald Plain. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)
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Sarnia police search for wanted man

Sarnia police are looking for a 51-year-old man wanted in connection with an assault investigation.

Police said Gerald Plain is accused of assaulting someone at a Sarnia residence on February 14 at around 11 a.m.

He's accused of going into the victim's bedroom and demanding her vehicle, money, cigarettes, and cell phone. When she refused, he allegedly struck her multiple times and used a nearby item as a weapon.

It's also alleged that he blocked the victim from leaving the room and damaged her phone.

She went to police headquarters the next day to file a report.

Plain is wanted for assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, and mischief under $5,000.

Police said this is believed to be an isolated incident between two people who know each other, and there's no threat to public safety.

However, members of the public are being told not to approach the accused if he's seen in public, but to contact police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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