Mounties looking for man after teen allegedly grabbed by the neck in a Beaumont park

Alberta RCMP says they are looking for a man after an alleged assault at Martine Park in Beaumont Tuesday evening.

Mounties say on Dec. 17, they received a report that a 13-year-old had been allegedly assaulted in the park.

Reports indicate the incident happened around 9 p.m. when the teen was walking their dog through the park and had been approached by a man.

The man reportedly asked the teen what they were doing before grabbing the teen by the neck.

It is believed the dog intervened and bit the man causing him to flee.

The RCMP has described the man as 6 feet tall, with a medium build and a beard. At the time, he was wearing a black toque, skinny jeans, a grey zip-up hoodie, and dark runners with white soles.

Investigators are asking if anyone might have any information, they are asked to call 780-929-7400 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.