A Tottenham teenager was sent to hospital after being stabbed in the chest early Saturday morning.

At about 4 a.m., police were called to Queen Street North and Western Avenue, and found the 16-year-old lying on the ground, suffering from stab wounds. He was sent to Stevenson Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said a suspect fled the scene on foot, but the Central Region Emergency Response Team and canine units were unable to find him.

Officers were still at the scene at 9 a.m. The Nottawasaga Crime Unit is investigating.

Police have not provided a description of the suspect.

Anyone with information should call police at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers is anonymous and doesn't subscribe to call display. Callers could be eligible for a cash reward.