WATERLOO - A 19-year-old Kitchener man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the area of Conestoga Mall last weekend.

Police say that about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, a 14-year-old girl was walking through the parking lot after exiting a Grand River Transit bus. She was approached by an unknown male and sexually assaulted.

The suspect was arrested Wednesday and charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching and forcible confinement.

Regional police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-650-8500, ext. 8666.