Langley mounties need your help in identifying a young man who assaulted a young girl as she tried to rob her.

In a release, police say the 14 year old victim was walking in the 21100 block of 85th Avenue and noticed a man walking towards her.

When she crossed the street to avoid him, he followed.

He confronted her and demanded she turn over her money.

He grabbed her purse and knocked her to the ground.

When he found she didn't have any money, he returned the purse and left.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 17-18 years old, 5'9", with brown hair and stubble facial hair.

He was wearing a brown hoody, jeans, and green running shoes.

If you have any information, call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200, or Crimestoppers.