RCMP in Canmore have released an image of a suspect wanted in connection to the alleged assault of a 10-year-old girl on Thursday afternoon.

Police say a man told the girl his cat had kittens nearby and asked if she would like to see them. Once he got her way from the residential area and into the trees, he grabbed the girl around the waist and put his other hand over her mouth, but police say she managed to get away immediately.

The suspect is described as:

· Caucasian

· 18-20 years old

· 5’10” to 6’2” tall

· Very slim

· Short medium brown hair

· Last seen riding an orange coloured mountain bike

Canmore RCMP is asking anyone with information to call 403-678-5516 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.