RCMP looking for Suspect who grabbed girl in Sherwood Park

Alberta RCMP are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed a young girl in Sherwood Park Wednesday afternoon.

Mounties say they received a report that a girl was walking on Cedar Street near Fir Street around 12:30 p.m., when she was grabbed by a man.

The girl managed to flee and informed her parents, who then contacted the RCMP.

Police have described the suspect as 18 or 19-years-old, roughly 5’9” to 6 feet tall with a slim build, and choppy brown hair. At the time, he was wearing a grey hoodie with possible writing on the arm. He was also wearing sunglasses and black sweat pants.

Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.