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Guelph police looking for motorcyclist who fled scene of fiery crash

Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police are asking the public to help identify a motorcyclist who took off after being involved in a fiery crash in the downtown area on Wednesday.

Police say officers were called to the intersection of Eramosa Road and King Street shortly after 4 p.m.

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They say a motorcycle rear-ended another vehicle before it burst into flames.

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Police say the rider took off on foot, leaving their bike to burn in the middle of the road.

He was last seen running away northbound on King Street.

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The suspect is described as around five-foot-ten, 50 years of age with dark hair and a beard. He was said to be wearing a black leather jacket over a red plaid shirt along with a black backpack and black helmet.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-824-1212, ext. 7206 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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