Detectives from the Southern Investigations Section are seeking public assistance in finding a juvenile who allegedly indecently assaulted a 16-year-old girl on Friday.

Sergeant Janelle Snigg said the 16-year-old girl had just entered Kirk Place from Ashwin Street in Gillen, when she was approached by an unknown male shortly after 3:30 pm.

“It is alleged the unknown male approached the girl from behind and indecently assaulted her before running through a laneway to Nicker Crescent.

“The matter was reported to Police a short time later.

“Extensive investigations are continuing, including the interrogation of CCTV,” said Sergeant Snigg.

The unknown male is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, approximately 14-years-old, skinny build and around 160 centimetres tall with shaggy brown hair below his ears.  He was wearing blue basketball shorts and a blue t-shirt.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have further information, is urged to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.