Peel Police say they are investigating after a nine-year-old girl said she was grabbed while walking home from school.
Police say the girl was in Creditview and Sandalwood Parkway area between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday, when a strange man grabbed her by the arm.
She was able to get away.
The suspect is described as a man between the ages of 30 and 40 with brown skin a slim build and a black beard with some grey hairs. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket with a gold zipper, a black and gold toque and black shoes.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2233 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.