Male Arrested for Indecent Act in Whitby

A male has been arrested after he was seen committing an indecent act near a public school in Whitby.

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 12:05 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to a sex offence call in the area of Crawforth Street and Pringle Drive, in Whitby.  Public-school staff observed a male committing an indecent act in his vehicle near the school playground, while children were outside for lunch.  Police arrived on scene and arrested the male without incident.

Siva Ram NATARAJAN, age 40 from Whitby is charged with: Commit Indecent Act in Public Place.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Wheller of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3099.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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