Sault suspect charged with committing an indecent act near beach change rooms
The police building in Sault Ste. Marie is seen in this file photo. (File)
A 54-year-old from the Sault has been charged with exposing their genitals to people near the change rooms at Pointe Des Chenes beach.
Sault police were alerted through a 911 call Aug. 3 around 4 p.m.
“Upon arrival, officers’ investigation revealed the accused was near the public change rooms and exposed their genitals to people in the area,” police said in a news release Tuesday.
“The accused was located near the public change rooms and arrested.”
The suspect is charged with committing an indecent act in a public place. They were released on an undertaking and with a court date of Sept. 23.
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