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Guelph man charged in indecent act investigation: police

Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with an indecent act investigation that began last month.

The incident reportedly happened on Jan. 7 at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Westwood Road and Silvercreek Parkway.

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Police said a black SUV approached an 18-year-old woman walking in the area.

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“The driver said something to get her attention and when the female looked, she noted the male had his pants down and was touching himself,” police said in a news release on Tuesday.

The Guelph police special victims unit took over the investigation and made an arrest on Monday.

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The 32-year-old has been charged with committing an indecent act and will make a court appearance on March 8.

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