Crime

Police investigate alleged indecent act near Guelph daycare

By Ken Hashizume CJOY

Posted May 4, 2023 4:14 pm

1 min read

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A Guelph Police vehicle is pictured. Scott Tracey/Guelph Police Service

Ontario’s Guelph Police Service is investigating reports of a man performing an indecent act near a daycare centre.

The alleged incident took place Wednesday around 10:40 a.m. in the north end of the city.

Staff at the daycare told investigators that they saw a man with dark medium-length hair standing outside the daycare watching children playing outside.

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They say the man appeared to drop his pants and masturbate before leaving.

The suspect was wearing a white and purple-striped jacket, grey-hooded sweater, blue pants with silver bottoms and dark sunglasses.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to contact Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 ext. 7452, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.