The family of a toddler who was the victim of an alleged sexual assault last week are withdrawing their complaint, say Halifax Regional Police.

Const. Dianne Woodward said Tuesday the family informed police they no longer want to be involved in the case. That means even if a suspect is found, police won't have a complainant to press charges.

The toddler was playing with other children outside on Wood Avenue in Halifax's north end at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday when police say a man on a bicycle approached the girl, took her behind a building and touched her in a sexual manner.

Police spent the weekend investigating before going public with the news on Monday.

The girl's age was not disclosed because the family lives in a small neighbourhood and police needed to protect her identity.