On Thursday afternoon, Peel Regional Police received a report of a man exposing himself at the UTM Nature Trail between 2:00–2:30 pm. Police informed the UTM Campus Safety Office of the incident, and the “university issued a UTAlert to make the UTM community aware of the incident, and to highlight safety resources and supports,” a university spokesperson wrote in a statement to The Varsity.

“UTM Campus Safety has increased patrols in the area and is supporting Peel Regional Police in their investigation,” the statement continued. Peel Regional Police did not respond to The Varsity’s request for comment and have not confirmed whether the man has been identified. 

The UTAlert sent to UTM students described the man as “a male, black, between 6 and 6 foot 3, muscular build, shirtless, wearing red shorts, with long hair, possibly dreadlocks.”

The alert advises community members not to engage with the man and to contact Campus Safety immediately if they see someone matching this description. UTM Campus Safety can be reached at 416-978-2222. 

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or harassment at U of T:

  • Visit svpscentre.utoronto.ca for information, contact details, and hours of operation for the tri-campus Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre. Centre staff can be reached by phone at 416-978-2266 or by email at [email protected].
  • Call Campus Safety Special Constable Service to make a report at 416-978-2222 (for U of T St. George and U of T Scarborough) or 905-569-4333 (for U of T Mississauga)
  • Call the Women’s College Hospital Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at 416-323-6040
  • Call the Scarborough Health Network Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre at 416-495-2555
  • Call the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511