The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service is investigating three suspicious incidents that have occurred in the southern section of Lindsay during the previous two weeks. In each incident, a male suspect has approached a woman who was walking alone and exposed his genitals to her. All three incidents have occurred after midnight. The male suspect is described as being:
· White male, approximately 20 to 30 years old
· 5 feet to 5 feet, 5 inches tall
· Thin to average build
· Light coloured straight hair
· May be riding a BMX style bike
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service is asking that anyone who has information about these incidents, or the male suspect involved, telephone (705)324-5252 and request to speak with a member of the Criminal Investigation Branch. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800. 222.TIPS (8477) or at http://www.kh.crimestoppersweb.com.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service would like to remind the public to consider their safety when walking alone at night.
· Refrain from wearing headphones or other devices that interfere with your ability to hear someone approaching you
· Don’t walk with a hood pulled over your head, or other clothing that may limit your visibility
· Travel through well lit areas and avoid dark places that with poor visibility
· Carry a cell phone so that you can call “911” in an emergency
· Ensure someone knows the destination you are walking to and what time you are expected to arrive
· If possible, don’t walk alone but travel with a person you trust
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
