The Ames Police Department is trying to locate a man who allegedly assaulted a nurse at an Ames area hospital.

Police say the incident happened Monday evening in the Mary Greeley Medical Center Emergency Room.

According to police, at around 9:45 p.m., a man entered the hospital and assaulted a nurse at the front counter.

The man then left, heading southbound from the hospital.

Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133.