Man arrested for alleged indecent act in Grimsby, Ont. last week

Niagara police have arrested a Grimsby, Ont. man after an indecent act in the area of Livingston and St. Andrews avenues on Jan. 14.

Officers say that on Wednesday at around 1:30 p.m., they were called to the area for a man committing an indecent act while looking at his cell phone.

Investigators obtained video of the incident as well as a description of the man from an adult witness.

Detectives say the man had fled the area before they arrived.

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On Friday, authorities arrested 37-year-old Arie Van Es and charged him with one count of an indecent act and one count of breaching a probation order.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1029341.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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