A suspect has been arrested by Coquitlam RCMP after a series of indecent acts were recently committed near Maillard Middle School on Rochester Avenue.
Police say a youth, whose name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was identified and arrested on Saturday, June 15.
The indecent acts occurred during school hours between May 27 and June 4, but no students were approached.
Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer, Corp. Alexa Hodgins, said in a news release the public’s help assisted their investigation.
“Coquitlam RCMP worked diligently together to identify, locate and arrest the individual responsible to ensure the on-going safety of the community.”
The suspect has been released on condition they not go to any locations where anyone under the age of 18 may be, including schools, daycares, playgrounds and recreation centres.
Anyone with more information can contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2-24-14236.
