Police are searching for a man who assaulted and stole multiple cellphones from a man at a Yonge St. and Steeles Ave. gas station.

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, York Regional Police responded to reports of a man being injured in a fight. They believe he had been trying to sell several newer-model phones online and had arranged to meet a prospective buyer at the gas station.

Surveillance video released by police shows a man in a pink T-shirt entering the gas station with the victim, who soon goes out of view. The man in a pink T-shirt is then seen exiting the gas station, while the victim follows closely behind and tries to grab something out of his hands. The man being chased turns and strikes the victim in the head; the victim then falls to the ground while the other man flees.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5-foot-11, 220 pounds with a muscular build, short dark-coloured hair and a short dark beard. He has a piercing on his left ear and a tattoo on his right bicep. He was wearing a pink shirt with a logo that said “I know you want me,” green shorts, and a pair of yellow Nike running shoes. He was also sporting a gold and silver necklace, and a pink bracelet on his right wrist.

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police have exhausted all leads, and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7421 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.