A Toronto man has been arrested and charged by police for allegedly committing an indecent act on a GO train.
Police allege the incident occurred as the Oakville train was travelling through the Region of Peel on its way to Union Station
Officers were called on April 5 at about 7:20 p.m. by a woman on board the GO Train when “she allegedly observed a man exposing himself and engaging in an indecent act, police said.
“The 35-year-old victim was able to exit the train without sustaining any physical injuries,” Peel Regional Police said in a release.
An investigation was launched and police three days later arrested Stephen Keays, 56, of Toronto. He was arrested at his residence on April 8.
The suspect was charged with indecent act and harassment. He was slated to appear in Brampton court for a bail hearing on April 9.
Police are seeking any other victims and witnesses to come forward.
A woman told police the man boarded the train at either the Port Credit or Clarkson stations, sat in a seat close to her and “began committing an indecent act.”
Investigators are requesting that anyone with information or may have had contact with the suspect to call the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905)453-2121, ext. 1133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.