Police released an image on Wednesday of a man they believe may have information relating to the death of a 60-year-old man who was found with an arrow in his chest in Kitchener, Ont., earlier this week.

Waterloo Regional Police say the man is not a suspect, but was in the area where Michael Gibbon was found.

The man is described as six feet tall, with a muscular build, olive complexion and dark eyes.

Police say the man also has bushy, dark eyebrows, a large nose and dark long hair.

They added that he is likely in his 40s.

He was last seen wearing a dark shirt, khaki pants, hiker-style shoes and dark backpack.

Anyone with information about his identity is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Gibbon was found by police at about 7 a.m. on Monday, outside a house on Margaret Avenue.

Gibbons, who lives nearby, was reportedly out for a walk when he was hit.

He was taken to hospital by paramedics where he died.

Police say his death is being treated as a homicide and his injuries were not self-inflicted.

They added that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident and there no suspects.

A motive has also yet to be determined.

Earlier on Wednesday, police stopped more than 250 cars on the streets near where Gibbon was found.

Police also established a command post in the area as officers canvassed for clues, and searched nearby parks and forest areas.

Because they don't know if the attack on Gibbon was targeted, police are warning locals to be vigilant.

"There are many unanswered questions, so I think that there is a real threat to public safety in a sense that we don't have a definitive course or direction as to where the investigation is heading," police Chief Bryan Larkin told CTV Kitchener.

Ann Barrett, who lives in the area, says investigators have already spoken to her and she is concerned about how the incident will change the way she goes about her everyday life.

"Although I believe this is a safe neighbourhood, I am worried that the things that we like to do at ordinary times of day are going to be changed," said Barrett.

Kay Steffler, who also lives nearby, says she will be keeping an eye open for suspicious activity.

"I am leery. I will be watching and paying attention when I'm out, if I see anything that's unusual," said Steffler.

While the incident has left the community on edge, police are attempting to reassure residents.

"Obviously this is a concerning set of circumstances, where a man has been shot with an arrow," said Staff Sgt. Mike Haffner told The Canadian Press. "We're following up on leads, trying to restore some calm into the community.

Larking also urged the public to come forward with any information relating to the case.

"We are thankful to the community for the information received so far as incidents like this create anxiety," said Larkin. "There are people who have information that can assist us in solving this incident, and we are pleading for them to come forward."

With a report from CTV Kitchener's Nadia Matos and files from The Canadian Press