Waterloo Regional Police Service’s special victims unit has laid charges in a sexual assault investigation in Kitchener.
Officers were called to an area of Parkvale Park around 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
They found the victim, a female youth, who did not sustain any physical injuries.
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Investigators say they were given a description of the suspect and later found a male youth matching the description.
They say there was a brief foot chase but officers were able to apprehend the suspect.
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He is being held for a bail hearing.
The investigation by the special victims unit continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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