Youth sexually assaulted in Lawrencetown

The youth was walking near the intersection of Gammon Lake Dr. and Lawrencetown Rd.

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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RCMP are investigating after a youth was sexually assaulted in Lawrencetown Thursday evening.

The youth was walking near the intersection of Gammon Lake Dr. and Lawrencetown Rd. when it happened.

Mounties say a man shouted at the youth, ran towards them, then sexually assaulted them before hopping in a black car parked nearby and driving off.

The man is described as white and in his late 30s or early 40s and around 5’9″ with a thick build.

He had two barbell piercings above his left eye and was wearing black pants, a black hoodie, black Nike sneakers with white lettering and a black bandana covering his mouth.

Anyone with information can call police at 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.