Police are looking for any information after a 13-year-old girl was approached and grabbed by a man in the area of Mohawk Road and Southlea Drive around 4:00 p.m. Thursday.



The girl was walking when a man approached her and grabbed her hand, pulling on her while advising her that she needed to go with him.

The man eventually let go after the girl immediately began to tell him to stop.

The girl later reported the incident, prompting police to investigate.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 50's around 5'8 with a large grey beard and 'dirty' skin.

He was seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, dark-coloured shorts, white shoes without socks, and ripped black/brown coloured gloves.

He was seen smoking cigarettes and is missing a front tooth.

Police are asking for anyone with information to contact Detective Jen Currie by calling 905-546-2377.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online athttp://www.crimestoppershamilton.com



Police are also reminding and encouraging children to walk in pairs, or with an adult or guardian.

At this time there is no indication of any recent linked events.