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An O’Connor man has been charged with multiple offences following indecent exposure incidents in the City last night.
About 5.20pm yesterday (Thursday, 10 July 2025) a 39-year-old man entered the foyer of The Crowne Plaza hotel and allegedly dropped his pants and underwear before interacting with people in the venue. He was escorted out of the lobby by an unknown man.
Soon after, police allege he entered the carpark of the hotel and again began intimidating members of the public, before removing all of his clothes and continuing to aggressively engage with people and vehicles in the carpark.
He left the carpark (while still naked) before allegedly abusing a member of the public as he walked towards the Meriton Suites. At this time he was being escorted by a man known to him.
Police attended and spoke to multiple witnesses before seeking to locate the men.
About 6.35pm other officers were observing a protest at the National Convention Centre when a man attempted to enter the rear of a marked caged police vehicle and the Convention Centre building. He was taken into custody for his own protection – with police later confirming he was the man sought in relation to the earlier indecent exposure incidents.
He was subsequently charged with two counts of indecent exposure, two counts of offensive behaviour in public, two counts of common assault, affray, property damage and breaching a good behaviour order and is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrate’s Court today (Friday, 11 July 2025).
ACT Policing is seeking to identify anyone else who may have been approached or interacted with the man last night in the city.
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8101071. Information can be provided anonymously.