Halifax police investigate sexual assault against 15-year-old in Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Policeare asking the public to come forward with information or video evidence in relation to a sexual assaultWednesday morning in Dartmouth, N.S.

Police say a man approached a 15-year-old girl who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner.

This happened around11:45 a.m. Wednesday on the pathway near Jayden Drive and Elwin Crescent.

The girl leftand reported the incident to an adult.

Police describe the suspect as a white man in his 40s, approximately five feet eight inches tallwith a stocky build.

He was wearing a black T-shirt and black track pants.

Police say anyone with information or video from the area can call902-490-5020.

Anonymous tips can be shared with Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) andonline.