The Sharon Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man they say assaulted and strangled a woman.

On Tuesday police obtained the arrest warrant for 37-year-old Timothy Marc Richardson of Sharon.

The warrant was issued following a criminal investigation of an assault that occurred earlier Tuesday afternoon.

Richardson has been charged with the assault and strangulation of a 34-year-old woman.

Police say Richardson fled the area of the incident prior to police arrival.

Richardson is charged with felony strangulation, simple assault domestic violence and harassment.

Police are asking anyone with knowledge of Timothy Marc Richardson's whereabouts are asked to contact the Sharon Police Department through the Mercer County 911 Center at 724-662-6110.