Male Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Clarington

A 32-year-old male has been arrested after exposing himself during four separate incidents in Clarington.

On March 2, 2025 members of East Division attended the Metro located at 243 King Street East in Bowmanville for a male walking around the store with his genitals exposed. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the suspect.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect exposed himself during three additional incidents dating back to December. The suspect has been arrested and charged with those incidents.

Police are concerned that there may be additional victims. A photograph of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Johnathan SHEARD, age 32, of Newtonville has been charged with: Commit an Indecent Act in a Public Place x4.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-260-1915 ext. 3833

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 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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