Police release image of suspect accused of committing indecent act on TTC subway train

Police say the man pictured is wanted in connection with an indecent act investigation. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police are searching for a male suspect who allegedly committed an indecent act on a TTC subway train on Tuesday.

Police said the suspect got on an eastbound train at St. George Station and approached a passenger.

He tried to engage the passenger in a conversation but failed, police said. The suspect then sat down and allegedly committed an indecent act in view of the victim.

Police said the victim later exited the train.

In a news release on Thursday, police released an image of the suspect who is described as between 40 and 50 years old, five-foot-10 and was last seen wearing a black hat, sunglasses, a light blue shirt, black sweatpants and black combat-style boots.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).