NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 30-year-old man from Richmond Hill in connection with several indecent act incidents, thanks to tips received from the community.
The first incident occurred on July 2, 2022, at approximately 10:25 a.m., at Alias Grace Park. A mother was at the park with her two young children when a male suspect approached them, pulled down his pants and exposed himself.
On Sunday, July 3, 2022, police received three more reports of a suspect with the same description exposing himself to people in the areas of Valmont Avenue and Waterstone Street.
A media release was issued on the incidents, including photos of the suspect. Thanks to tips from the community, and the investigative actions taken by the officers, officers were able to identify the suspect. On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 6 a.m., a search warrant was executed at a residence and the suspect was arrested.
The 30-year-old man from Richmond Hill has been charged with five counts of indecent acts and one count of indecent exposure.
Due to factors associated to the accused, his name will not be released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7241, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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