Dandenong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating after a man sexually assaulted a girl at a Narre Warren shopping centre in April.
The 10-year-old victim was inside a store at the Overland Drive complex with family and friends when an unknown man walked past and grabbed her backside about 6.55pm on 21 April.
The man repeated the behaviour a short time later before leaving the store.
The young girl told an adult, who was accompanying her, what had occurred and the incident was reported to shopping centre security but the man was unable to be located.
Investigators have released CCTV footage and an image of a man they believe could assist with enquiries.
He is perceived to be Caucasian, aged in his early 20s, about 188cm tall with short, sandy-brown hair.
He was wearing a red Tommy Hilfiger hooded long sleeve jumper, tan knee length shorts, dark belt, black and white runners and white socks.
Anyone who recognises the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
