Police responded to complaint Sunday afternoon at a food establishment on Portugal Cove Road

CBC News Posted: Nov 14, 2016 6:56 AM NT Last Updated: Nov 14, 2016 2:22 PM NT

The RNC charged a 37-year-old man Sunday with indecent exposure. (CBC)

Police in St. John’s have charged a man, 37, with indecent exposure and showing sexually explicit material to children.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it was called to a food establishment on Portugal Cove Road, in the city’s east end, on Sunday afternoon to investigate a complaint.

When officers arrived just after 3:30 p.m. they found the man at a different business nearby.

He was held to appear in court in indecent exposure charges, as well as making sexually explicit material available to children.

Police said in a news release that they are investigating to determine if there were other incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.