Halton police seek man accused of masturbating on GO train

Halton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who publicly masturbated twice onboard a GO train.

Officers say the man allegedly masturbated in front of women on two separate occasions this month.

The first indecent act took place on May 7 at approximately 9:30 p.m. while onboard the Lakeshore West GO train travelling from Toronto Union Station to Hamilton West Harbour.

Authorities say the man continuously masturbated over his shorts while staring at a female passenger.

During the first indecent act, a Black man described as six-foot-two to six-foot-four tall with a large to medium build was wearing a blue V-neck t-shirt, grey jacket, black Crocs and a beige baseball cap with a logo on it.

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The second incident happened on May 10 at 11:15 p.m.

While onboard the Lakeshore West GO train travelling from Toronto Union Station to Aldershot GO, the man exposed his genitals to a female passenger and masturbated in her presence.

During the second incident, he is described as wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, black Crocs, a beige baseball cap and headphones.

Investigators say neither of the women sustained any physical injuries.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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