Police responded to a report of a flasher in downtown Kelowna early Wednesday morning.
RCMP say a woman had pulled her car over near the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Ethel street at around 1:30 a.m. to use her cell phone.
She reported that a man exposed himself to her as he walked past her car.
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The woman was able to provide a detailed description of the man, who fled north on Ethel Street.
An intoxicated man matching that description was quickly located on Fuller Avenue, attempting to hide from police.
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A 52-year-old man from the North Thompson area was arrested and held overnight.
He faces potential charges of committing an indecent act.
He is expected back in court on November 17.
RCMP are still hoping more witnesses come forward.
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