Police release sketch of man accused of groping 12-year-old in Spruce Grove

Parkland RCMP released a sketch of a suspect in the assault of a 12-year-old girl in Spruce Grove.

On Jan. 26, RCMP were told the assault that had occurred sometime in mid-December 2022.

Police said the man, who was unknown to the victim, grabbed the girl’s groin area as she was walking in the Harvest Ridge neighbourhood in Spruce Grove.

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At the time of the assault, the suspect was wearing a black jean jacket with lots of pockets and a square print pattern on the back, a dark grey zippered hoodie and a dark red shirt, according to police.

Anyone with information can call Parkland RCMP at 825-220-2000 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.