RCMP are looking for a suspect connected to the sexual assault of a female child under the age of 10 at the Lashburn Sportsplex on Sunday.

Maidstone RCMP say their investigation has determined an adult male sexually assaulted the girl in a dressing room at the rink sometime between noon and 1:30 p.m. that day. The child reported the sexual assault to her parents, who contacted police.

RCMP say officers responded immediately but the suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a male in his 40s, with dark hair. He was clean-shaven and was wearing a black jacket.

In a news release Maidstone RCMP Sgt. Jolyne Harrison says, “We want to assure the public that we are dedicating all possible resources to this investigation. Members of the public can help progress this investigation by reporting all information about this incident, and by contacting us if you took any photos or videos in the lobby of the Lashburn Sportsplex between noon and 1:30 p.m. on January 29. We are also interested in any home security footage that captures the roadway in the arena area, from the same timeframe.”

RCMP also want parents and guardians to be aware of this incident and the suspect’s description.

To report information or for information on submitting photos/videos, call Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.