The Special Investigations Unit is appealing for witnesses after a female youth was arrested in Hamilton last weekend.

She was arrested outside of the Hamilton City Centre mall, at the southwest corner of York Boulevard and James Street North, around noon on Feb. 27, according to a news release from the SIU.

SIU spokesperson Jason Gennaro said he cannot reveal any additional details about the circumstances or the female youth "to maintain the integrity of the investigation and to ensure that witness's memories aren't altered in any way."

The SIU investigates incidents involving police where someone is seriously injured or killed or where there are allegations of sexual assault.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information about it is asked to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529, ext. 2314.

Hamilton police didn't respond to requests for comment Friday.