Police seek info on man seen approaching children, committing 'indecent act' at park
Police say they were called shortly after noon on Friday to Earlscourt Park in the St. Clair Avenue and Caledonia Road area, where an elementary school soccer tournament was taking place.
They say the man allegedly picked up a child and placed them on his shoulders before putting them down when confronted by the child's mother.
He was then seen allegedly filming the children on his phone and asking for their names, ages, phone numbers and addresses.
Police also say the man, who is described as five-feet-eight inches tall, 30 to 40 years-old with a slim build, was observed standing near the playground committing an indecent act.
The man also allegedly approached another child, grabbed them by the arm and asked them to come with him, but the child broke away and ran.
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