OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service East District Investigations are asking for the public’s assistance following a report of an assault on a 14-year-old girl in the wooded area near the OC Transpo Park and Ride on Champlain Street in Orleans at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013.

While walking through the woods, the girl was approached by an unknown male who knocked her to the ground, sat on top of her and began hitting her.

The girl’s screams attracted the attention of a pedestrian in the Park and Ride whose approach scared off the male. The male was last seen running through the woods away from the Park and Ride.

The male is described as having light brown skin complexion, brown hair, 6’3” (190cm) skinny but muscular, possibly between 30-35 years of age.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police East District Investigations Det. Cameron Graham, at 613-236-1222, ext 3566 or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.