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Indecent act at a local park: Abbotsford Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 May, 2023 12:03 PM

A 56-year-old Abbotsford man has been arrested allegations he committed an indecent act in a local park.

Abbotsford police say they were called to Elwood Park last Wednesday after a woman reported a man had been exposing himself to people in the park.

When officers arrive they say they spotted the suspect in the bushes and observed him performing a further indecent act.

A 56-year-old has been charged with committing an indecent act in a public place and remains in custody until his next court appearance.

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