London police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen by a suspect wielding a hatchet Monday evening.

According to police, a man was driving a red convertible on Waterloo Street when he came to a stop at King Street at 6:50 p.m.. Police say an unknown man entered the passenger side of the car and pulled out a hatchet.

The suspect allegedly told the driver to round the corner and came to a stop at York and Colborne streets. That's when police say the driver tried to disarm the suspect and was repeatedly punched in the face.

The driver exited the vehicle and called police, while the suspect jumped in the driver's seat and drove away.

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Police responded to the scene, but the suspect and vehicle were not located.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 5' 10", 140 lbs, between 25-35 years old. He has a full black beard with a bald or shaved head. Police say he was wearing a blue and orange hat, possibly with the Detroit Tigers logo on it, a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and running shoes.

The suspect was last seen driving a red 2007 Pontiac Solstice convertible, with Ontario licence plate BTZP 671.

Anyone with information is being asked to call London police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.