A naked man seen committing an “indecent act” near a public playground has landed a Pickering man behind bars.
Durham Police responded to a sex offence call Monday morning, just before 10 a.m. after witnesses observed a naked male standing outside a tent committing an indecent act near Valley Farm Road and Diefenbaker Court in Pickering.
Officers located the man a short time later and placed him in custody.
Further investigation revealed that the same suspect was involved in another incident on April 4, with a woman reporting that the man “chased after her” at a nearby plaza. The woman escaped into a building and the suspect went in another direction.
No physical injuries were reported.
Steven Gaudette, 37, is charged with committing an indecent act in a public place, criminal harassment, mischief and disobeying a court order.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Churchill of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 …