Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying a man suspected of committing a lewd act on a 5-year-old near Belmont Park.

The suspect allegedly fondled the child on the afternoon of Nov. 4 near lifeguard tower 13, off the 3100 block of Ocean Front Walk, according to San Diego police.

Authorities, who released images of the suspect, described him as deeply tanned and roughly 60 years old with short white hair.

A man in sunglasses and a tank top stands with one arm at his side and the other bent, holding a cellphone. He is looking down at the device.
The man police are trying to identify in the Mission Beach investigation. (Photo courtesy of San Diego Crime Stoppers)

At the time of the incident in Mission Beach, he was wearing a green tank top and black sunglasses, investigators said.

He was described as deeply tanned, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds.

Anyone who might be able to help identify the man was asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or contact the agency online.

Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.