RCMP in Canmore have laid charges after a man tried to grab a 10-year-old girl.

She was approached outside her home earlier this month by a man who said he had kittens nearby. When they were away from the house, police say the man grabbed her by the waist and put his hand over her mouth.

The girl managed to get away.

A 20-year-old Canmore man is now charged with forcible confinement and assault. Police also charged him with voyeurism after photographs of women were found during the investigation.

He was expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information on the incident can call Canmore RCMP at 403-678-5516 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.