HAMILTON, Ohio, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Police in Ohio said a man who was seen engaging in sexual activity with an inflatable swimming raft had previous arrests for public indecency.

Hamilton police said they arrested Edwin Charles Tobergta, 32, after a witness -- the owner of the raft -- reported he was engaging in sexual activity with the pink swimming accessory in the alley behind his home, the Hamilton Journal News reported Tuesday.


The owner told police the man was told to stop, but he fled with the raft.

Police said Tobergta, who was charged with public indecency, admitted to the act and told officers he needs help for his problem, police said.

Hamilton Municipal Court records revealed the man had been previously arrested at least five times for similar offenses, the newspaper reported.