Coquitlam RCMP investigate indecent acts near school

Coquitlam Mounties are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in “a series of alleged indecent acts” near a middle school in their town.

The incidents were reported between May 27 and June 4 around Maillard Intermediate School on Rochester Avenue, according to a news release issued Friday by Coquitlam RCMP.

When asked how many indecent acts had been reported during that time, the RCMP told CTV News via email that there had been three.

The incidents occurred between noon and 2 p.m., “around and on the school grounds,” police said.

“The suspect did not approach anyone,” the RCMP statement said. “Investigators believe these incidents were committed by the same unknown person.”

Police described the suspect as a white man in his late teens or early 20s, with “short, curly, dirty blonde to light brown hair.” He is between 5'9″ and 6', with a slim build and stubble around his chin.

He was seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie, sweatpants, sandals and a black backpack, according to police.

“We understand that these incidents are very concerning and can be traumatic for everyone involved,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins, in the press release. “We are asking anyone who may have information, video surveillance or a dash-cam or who may have seen something suspicious around Maillard College between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to contact our investigators.”

The Mounties added that they are working with School District 43 on the investigation.

Anyone with information should call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-14236, police said.