Ladysmith RCMP seek help identifying man in indecent act investigation

Ladysmith RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of committing an indecent act near the Nanaimo River.

Police said a woman reported seeing the man around 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 while she was recreating near the river, just north of Spruston Road.

The man is described as white, in his late 50s, with a slim build and balding light brown hair. He was last seen wearing light blue swim shorts and carrying a blue towel.

Investigators have released a composite sketch prepared with the woman’s assistance in hopes someone will recognize the man.

Composite sketch of suspect.
Image from Ladysmith RCMP.

Anyone who was in the area between 2 and 4 p.m. that day, or has information that could help identify him, is asked to contact Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
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