Hamilton police looking for man who exposed himself to young person

Hamilton police are looking for a man who allegedly approached a young person, asked them to perform a sexual act and then exposed himself Monday evening.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. June 27 police were called to Cannon Street East near Lottridge Street, where the incident occurred.

Police are looking for a Black man in his 20s, with a medium build and short black hair. The suspect wore a bright orange crewneck sweater, dark track pants and sandals.

He was last seen riding a dark blue mountain bike southbound on Barnesdale Avenue North, police said.

Police are asking anyone in the area to check surveillance video.

The age of the victim was not disclosed. It's unclear if this incident is tied to any other investigations in Hamilton.

Anyone with information is asked to call the east end staff sergeant's office at 905-546-2963.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@thespec.com