Suspect sought by Ottawa police over indecent acts in Heron Park area

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Suspect sought by Ottawa police over indecent acts in Heron Park area Ottawa police said the incidents occurred on both Aug. 29 and Sept. 3. Author of the article: By Staff Reporter Published Sep 16, 2026 Last updated 20 minutes ago 1 minute read Join the conversation The Ottawa Police Service issued this composite image of a suspect it is trying to identify in connection with two indecent acts in the Heron Park neighbourhood. PHOTO BY OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE /HANDOUT Article content The Ottawa Police Service has released photos of a man it is seeking to identify in connection with two indecent acts in the Heron Park neighbourhood in late August and early September. Article content In a news release on Sept. 16, OPS said the first incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Aug. 29, when a man began following a woman who was walking along a pathway near the 1500 block of Clover Street. After she stopped and looked back, he exposed himself and began masturbating. Article content Article content Article content The second incident was reported on Sept. 3 at approximately 10:26 p.m., near the intersection of Bank Street and Heron Road, where a man matching the same description was observed masturbating while looking into the window of a residence. Article content The Evening Citizen The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content OPS officers went to the scene, but did not locate the man. Article content The Sept. 16 media release described the suspect as a Black man in his mid-20s, tall, and wearing black jogging pants and a grey hooded sweatshirt. He was carrying a black pouch. Article content Investigators asked area residents and businesses to review any surveillance, doorbell-camera or dashcam video from the dates and times of the incidents. Article content Anyone with details about the suspect’s identity or the incidents was asked to contact the OPS East Division Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566. Article content Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca. Article content Take control of your search results. Make the Ottawa…