Police seek info on man seen approaching children, committing ‘indecent act’ at park
Written by The Canadian Press on May 31, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto police say they are investigating after a man allegedly approached children at a park, made physical contact and asked them for their names and other personal information before committing an indecent act.
Police say they were called shortly after noon on Friday to Earlscourt Park in the St. Clair Avenue and Caledonia Road area, where an elementary school soccer tournament was taking place.
They say the man allegedly picked up a child and placed them on his shoulders before putting them down when confronted by the child’s mother.
He was then seen allegedly filming the children on his phone and asking for their names, ages, phone numbers and addresses.
Police also say the man, who is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 30 to 40 years-old and with a slim build, was observed standing near the playground committing an indecent act.
The man also allegedly approached another child, grabbed them by the arm and asked them to come with him, but the child broke away and ran.
Police say the man was last seen wearing blue jeans and a cream and pink coloured shirt, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
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