Guelph police are searching for a man who was allegedly masturbating in a plaza in the royal city.

Police say they were notified of the incident on Silvercreek Parkway at about noon on Tuesday.

They are searching for a white man, approximately 48 years old, about 5’2’’ tall, a slightly heavy build, shoulder length brown hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, blue leggings, grey running shoes, and a green apron.