Police are appealing for information following an indecent act which took place around 2.45pm on Friday 27 January near the viaduct at Union Canal in Linlithgow.
A man was seen to be committing an indecent act before he left the area on a dark-coloured bicycle.
He is described as white, with grey hair, 5ft 7-8ins tall, wearing a dark clothing and a black cycle hat.
Detective Constable Alan Gibson of Livingston CID said:”We’re urging anyone who may have seen the man described around this time, or who recognises his description, to get in contact with us.”
“There were a number of people in the area, including dog walkers, workmen and cyclists, who we’re eager to speak to as they may have information which can help.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
