Toronto police are searching for a dog owner who allegedly assaulted a man who was feeding his dog outside a downtown restaurant last month

Police responded to a report for an assault in the area of King Street West and Bathurst Street around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 20.

Police say a 40-year-old man was feeding a dog outside a restaurant when the dog owner exited the building and assaulted and injured the first man.

The dog owner then fled eastbound with the dog, police say.

He is described as in his 30s, with a medium build and short black hair. He was wearing a black winter jacket and blue running shoes.

He is wanted for assault causing bodily harm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)