Branford Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who approached a girl on Friday as she was walking to school.

The girl saw she was being followed by a man in the area of Centennial-Grand Woodlands School. Police say he grabbed her by the arm but she was able to break free and run away.

The man is described as being in his early 20s, with blonde hair shaved up to the top of his head with green hair on top. He was wearing black shoes, a black coat and grey pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jeff Cotter of the Brantford Police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 519-756-0113, ext. 2269, or Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.