Okotoks RCMP are investigating a report of a male assaulting a youth in the back yard of the youth's residence in the Cimarron Vista area Saturday afternoon, November 18th.

It was reported that a male threatened the youth with a knife in the backyard of a home.

Police are searching for a Caucasian male in his 20's described as wearing a red coat, dark jeans, blue shoes with long blond hair and green eyes.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation to call  them at (403) 938-4202.