Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure child into changing room stall at Brampton rec facility

Peel police say a Brampton man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to lure a child into a change room and exposing himself outside a rec centre.

Police in Peel Region have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of trying to lure a child into a stall at a Brampton recreational facility.

Peel Regional Police said the incident happened on April 26 at a facility near Dixie Road and Balmoral Drive.

A child was using a change room when, police said, an unknown man approached and attempted to communicate with them.

The man also allegedly tried to lure the child into a stall. Police said the child quickly fled and returned to their parent.

Shortly after, the same man was seen outside the facility, allegedly exposing himself.

Police arrested the man, identified as Patrick Rabideau-Blackadder of Brampton, on Monday.

He has been charged with invitation to sexual touching, criminal harassment, mischief and indecent act.

Police released his image on Thursday as they believe there may be additional victims.

They are asking anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers anonymously.