Hamilton police are looking for a suspect they say stole a gold chain from around a senior's neck.

The victim, described by police as "elderly," had just finished cutting the lawn outside a home on East 9th Street, near Fennell Avenue East, around 3 p.m. Wednesday when the thief approached from behind.

Police allege the gold chain was grabbed from the victim's neck, before he ran away.

The victim suffered minor injuries that did not require paramedics.

Police, including the canine unit, searched the area, but did not find the suspect.

He's described as a white man in his early 20s, wearing a dark baseball hat, red sweater and dark jeans.

Police shared a photo similar to the necklace that was stolen — the difference being the stolen necklace has a border in the shape of a diamond. Police said the necklace has sentimental value for the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Const. Charlene Robinson at 905-546-2389, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.