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Police: Driver stood by during alleged assault of child on Levant playground

The incident took place on Friday evening, authorities say.

LEVANT, Maine — The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office has released new information on the alleged assault of a young girl on a playground in Levant. 

In a Facebook post, officials said a male was driving the white car and stood by as a woman reportedly assaulted a young girl at a school playground in Levant. 

The girl was playing with two other children. 

Police are asking for the public's help identifying the woman and the man. 

A news release from the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office stated the assault took place around 7:30 p.m. 

Deputies say the vehicle, pictured below, had two adults inside. After the incident the suspect left the school area. 

Credit: PCSO

Deputies and detectives are investigating the incident. 

Authorities ask that anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information about the incident call the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division at 207-947-4585. 

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