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Suspicious man at Pacific Spirit Park in the UBC area believed to follow walkers and perform an indecent act

Darpan News Desk University RCMP, 16 Feb, 2023 01:21 PM
  • Suspicious man at Pacific Spirit Park in the UBC area believed to follow walkers and perform an indecent act

University RCMP are warning the public about recent complaints of a suspicious man in Pacific Spirit Park near the 5300-block of NW Marine Drive.

On Tuesday, Police received a report of a man believed to be following a group of walkers and another report of a man performing an indecent act.

In both instances, the man was described as Caucasian, 17 to 25-years-old with a slim build and dirty blonde hair.

We are asking the public to stay vigilant, keep the volume low if you are wearing ear buds and if possible exercise or walk with a friend, says Cpl. Christina Martin.

Cpl. Martin added there was no direct contact between the suspect and individuals in either complaint.

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