Kitchener man arrested for indecent act

A Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Mark Douglas/570 NewsRadio)

By Matt Hutcheson

Posted Jun 5, 2026 02:15:40 PM.

Last Updated Jun 5, 2026 03:02:36 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges as part of an ongoing indecent act investigation.

On Thursday evening, around 8:45, police were notified of a man committing the act while walking near Victoria Street South and Eastforest Trail.

Officers arrived and the suspect tried to flee but was arrested.

A 55-year-old Kitchener man has been charged with Indecent Act.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have further information to contact General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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