Durham Police – Police Located Individual No Charges

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Police Looking for Male Who Committed an Indecent Act in a Park

 

Investigators have identified the male and determined that there is no threat to public safety.

 

The male is a vulnerable adult who functions at the level of a 6-year-old and the behaviour exhibited was not an indecent act.

 

Investigators would like to thank the public for coming forward with information to further this case.

 

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ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Police Looking for Male Who Committed an Indecent Act in a Park

 

Investigators are looking for a male who was seen committing an indecent act in a Bowmanville park earlier this week.

 

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police were called to Scugog Street Neighbourhood Park in Bowmanville by a concerned citizen. A female had witnessed a male sitting in a swing and touching himself over his pants while watching children play at the park.

 

Police searched the area but did not locate him.

 

The suspect is described as: male, white, approximately 60 years old wearing khaki pants.

 

If anyone has any new information in regards to this incident, please contact D/Cst. Whelan of the East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1613.

 

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Pete Fisher
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