Suspect Charged in Markham Indecent Acts Investigation
York Regional Police have charged a Toronto man in connection with multiple indecent acts reported in Markham.
York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has charged a suspect following a series of indecent acts in Markham. Between June 9, 2026, and August 14, 2026, officers responded to five separate incidents near McCowan Road and Steeles Avenue. In these incidents, the same suspect approached women and exposed himself.
On August 20, 2026, officers located, arrested, and charged the suspect during proactive patrols related to these incidents.
Chong Chen, 37, of Toronto, faces six counts of Indecent Act, two counts of Criminal Harassment, and one count of Prowl at Night. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.