Yann Thiboudeau, a spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec, confirmed that an investigation was underway in relation to a sexual assault committed on an eight-year-old child on June 16 in Kuujuarapik.

This is a joint investigation being conducted by the Nunavik branch of the SQ and the Kativik Regional Police Services. They are actively looking for a 23-year-old male suspect who measures 1.78 metres in height and weights approximately 70 kgs. The suspect is also described as having brown hair and brown eyes.

The man’s name is currently being withheld pending an arrest warrant but all of those wishing to communicate any information about this crime can call confidentially at 1-800-659-4264