Beamsville Male Arrested For Indecent Acts

On Monday, May 18, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers responded to an Indecent Act call for service in the area of St. Volodymyr Crescent in Beamsville.

Responding officers learned that on two separate occasions, the male suspect had committed an indecent act and exposed himself while being fully within public view from the roadway.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 67-year-old Colin COBB of Lincoln was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

• Indecent Act (2 counts)

COBB remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.

8 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) has taken carriage of the investigation. Detectives believe there could be further victims in this matter and are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009747.

Residents and businesses in the area of St. Volodymyr Crescent are asked to review any video surveillance footage and contact police if the suspect is observed.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

NRPS Incident 26-59837