Cape Breton police ask for help identifying man involved in indecent acts
Cape Breton Regional Police is asking for the public's help identifying a man involved in two reports of indecent acts.
Police say the incidents occurred in a Sydney store on July 31 and a walking trial in Westmount on Aug. 2.
The description of the man was the same in both incidents: a man in his late 20s to early 30s, around five-foot-10 and 190 pounds. He was wearing black clothing and sunglasses.
Police say the man was seen driving a black Dodge Ram truck with a CAT license plate.
'Police searched the surrounding areas at the time both incidents were reported, but did not locate the suspect,' a release from the police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-563-5151.
Black Dodge Ram
Black Dodge Ram truck the suspect was seen driving. (Source: CBRP)
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