City police have made an arrest in a nearly year-long investigation regarding a string of indecent acts on area trails.
The Sarnia Police Service has been investigating several reports of indecent acts that occurred along the Howard Watson Nature Trail and Wawanosh Wetlands.
In all of the incidents, police said the suspect was described as an elderly man with a slim build, riding a bike.
The suspect would allegedly engage unsuspecting females in brief conversation before exposing his genitals and riding away on his bicycle.
The suspect was never located by police and photos of him were not available.
On Monday, June 2, police responded to the Howard Watson trail in the area of Retford Avenue.
A woman pushing her child in a stroller was allegedly approached by an elderly man on a bike. Police said he exposed himself and took off northbound on the trail. Before fleeing, a photo was taken of the suspect.
Officers were able to identify him and make an arrest.
The 74-year-old is charged with six counts of committing an indecent act and two counts of exposure to a minor.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone who witnessed this behaviour, or who are aware of similar offences to contact Det. Cst. Erik Ostenfeldt at (519) 344-8861 extension 6254