By: Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Milton Reporter
A 34-year-old male has been arrested and charged following an indecent act on a GO Train in Burlington, Ont., on Monday.
Halton police say they received a call around 7:30 p.m. reporting that a man had been observed engaging in inappropriate behaviour while riding the train.
Officers responded quickly, locating the suspect at the Burlington GO Station. He was arrested without incident.
The accused, a Burlington resident, has been charged with one count of committing an indecent act. He has been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
Police are continuing their investigation and are encouraging anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
“The safety and well-being of our passengers is of the utmost importance,” said Halton police spokesperson Const. Sarah Smith. “We take incidents like these seriously and will continue to work closely with transit authorities to ensure a safe environment for all.”
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 20, 2025, at the Milton Courthouse.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or another involving the accused is asked to contact Detective Bolton of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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