The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating an early morning assault that took place in the North Belt Walmart parking lot.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson officers responded around 3:42 a.m. to find an 45-year-old man with minor injuries.

Wilson said the man was going to sleep in his car when he said he was approached by a couple of white males and assaulted.

The man sustained only minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

Wilson said no weapons were reported.

Police are investigating but have not released descriptions of the subjects.

Anyone with information in connection with the incident is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.