Police hunt for man

An image of a man wanted by police in relation to an alleged sexual assault of a girl at Fountain Gate shopping centre.

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

A MAN with a lazy eye is wanted by police after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at Fountain Gate shopping centre.
Greater Dandenong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives say the girl, in company with a 13-year-old girl, had been searching for a missing bag at the shopping centre about 1.30pm on 26 November.
The 13-year-old was allegedly stalked by a man as she walked around a venue at the shopping centre.
When she ran off, the man allegedly approached and sexually assaulted the 12-year-old girl, then walked away.
Victoria Police have released CCTV and a facial image of a man they believe can help with their inquiries.
He is described as of South American appearance, aged in his thirties with a medium build, tanned skin, unshaven and a lazy eye.
The man was wearing a red and white hat, dark-coloured hoodie with white writing on the front, dark-coloured pants and runners.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au