N.S. RCMP search for person involved in alleged sexual assault against youth
Police in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are asking the public for help identifying a person involved in an alleged sexual assault against a youth.
Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a sexual assault on a walking trail between Northeast Kings Education Centre and the Glooscap District Arena in Canning on Friday around 3:40 p.m.
'Responding officers learned that approximately 10 minutes prior, a male assaulted then sexually assaulted a youth victim who was walking to the arena from the school,' reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP.
Officers searched the area, with the help of RCMP Police Dog Services, but were not able to locate the suspect.
'I want to assure everyone in our communities that this investigation is a top priority for us. We have engaged various specialized units to assist our committed local investigators,' said Staff Sgt. Ed Nugent in the release.
Police say the suspect is believed to be a male youth, who is described as white, five-foot-five, with a heavy build. At the time of the incident police say he was wearing a ski mask, red shirt and winter gloves.
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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