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Pants-free Kelowna man arrested

Police arrest man accused of committing an indecent act in the early morning hours of Sunday.

Police arrest man accused of committing an indecent act in the early morning hours of Sunday.

On Feb.7, at 4:11 a.m., the Kelowna RCMP received a report of an indecent act committed in the 1900 block of Pandosy Street. Police have learned that a man had walked up to a woman without any pants on, that he touched himself inappropriately and then invited the woman to touch him as well, Const. Jesse O’Donaghey

"The woman, a 36-year-old Peachland woman, who was not harmed during the encounter, quickly called police. She provided a detailed description of the suspect who was last seen walking north on Pandosy Street near Park Avenue," said O'Donaghey.

"Police quickly attended the area and located a man matching the suspect’s description who was observed with dishevelled clothing. Police positively identified and arrested the 32-year-old Kelowna man."

The 32-year-old Kelowna man faces potential charges of committing an indecent act. He was later released from custody and is expected to appear in Court on April 11.

If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police, you are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.