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Police are appealing for help in nabbing a masked suspect who robbed a little girl in a family change room at the Kanata North Recreation Complex Friday.

The 10-year-old was pushed in the struggle over her bag, fell backwards and struck her head on the floor, police said.

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It was at about 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 3. The girl, who had a parent waiting outside, left a changing cubicle when she was confronted by a man who demanded her bag. He took the bag after a short struggle but flung it aside before fleeing the scene. The 10-year-old was not seriously hurt.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, 35-45 years old, about five-feet-six-inches tall with a slim build and short dark hair. He spoke English without an accent. He wore a ski mask or similar disguise, black jeans and a hip-length black and gray jacket. He may have had the tattoo of the head of a wolf or similar image on the underside of his right wrist.

Police say they’re still trying to get images of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa police app.