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14-year-old girl attacked in Guelph park by man wearing a ski mask: police

Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say they are looking for a man who attacked a 14-year-old girl in the city’s south end on Tuesday evening.

It happened in the park area behind Priory Park Public School on Scottsdale Drive just before 9 p.m.

Police said a man approached the girl, knocked her to the ground and then got on top of her. She was able to fight him off and run to safety.

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The man was last seen running eastbound towards Edinburgh Road.

He was wearing a large dark-coloured hoodie, dark pants, a ski mask, fingerless gloves and black shoes.

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Police said they are also looking to speak to anyone who was playing basketball or tennis in the area at the time.

Those with information can contact police at 519-824-1212 ext. 7253.

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