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Indecency charges laid against nude man in city parks: Guelph police

Guelph police say a 59-year-old man has been arrested. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say eight indecent act charges have been laid after complaints about a naked man walking around the city’s public parks during the summer.

In a news release on Friday, police said they received several calls during a week in August which reported a nude man at Margaret Greene Park, Exhibition Park and Riverside Park.

“In some occasions, the male walked towards females while trying to engage them in conversation,” police said.

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“At least two of the complainants had young children with them during these interactions.”

The service added that there were no reports of any physical injuries.

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The suspect description and behaviour described by those who complained to police were similar, police said. In two cases, witnesses were able to describe the suspect’s vehicle.

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The 59-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and charged with eight counts of committing an indecent act.

He has not been identified but is scheduled to make a court appearance on Dec. 17.

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