The Houston RCMP are investigating an incident in which a youth was assaulted.
Mounties received the report yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at about 3:35 of an assault that had just occurred.
Police say a youth had been walking in the 3300 block of 11th Street when a man grabbed her arm and made uncomfortable comments about her.
She was able to break free and run to a safe place to call police.
Police say she was not injured.
The suspect has been described as a man, wearing a black hoodie, dark sweatpants, approximately 5’10, and thin.
Police are looking for the suspect, and have asked residents and businesses to check any video surveillance they may have.
A suspect has not yet been identified.
“This is a troubling incident and we hope the public can offer assistance in our efforts to identify the suspect,” said Cpl. Ryan Filmore, Acting Detachment Commander of the Houston RCMP.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Houston RCMP.
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