Victoria police are asking for help in identifying a man believed to have assaulted a 12 year old girl at the Bay Centre on Sunday.
Police say the attacker followed two young girls into a store around noon yesterday, waited until they were alone, and then physically and sexually assaulted one of them.
He was last seen running northbound on Douglas Street.
The man is described as white or aboriginal, 40 years old, with short facial hair and a medium build.
He was wearing glasses, a camouflage toque, grey hat, dark hoodie, a black winter jacket and jeans.
Police say the young girl is receiving emotional support; she did not require medical treatment.
If you have any information, contact Victoria Police or Crime Stoppers