Police appeal after indecent exposures

Police are appealing for information following two public decency offences in Plymouth.

Officers are investigating two incidents within two days where a man has exposed himself to women and carried out an act of public indecency.

In the first incident around 5.30pm on Monday 19 October, a woman in her 50s saw a man in Central Park exposing himself.

On Wednesday 21 October between 1pm and 1.30pm, a teenage girl saw a man in Thorn Park, Mannamead, exposing himself and carrying out an indecent act.

Police are investigating links between the two incidents and are seeking a white man, aged 35 to 40 years old. On both occasions the suspect was wearing smart black trousers, a white shirt and a black body warmer or gilet.

Detective Constable Sharon Moore, from Devonport CID, said: “Police are keen to identify and trace this man. Anyone who witnessed these incidents or has information as to whom this man may be is urged to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting crime references CR/73172/15 [Central Park incident] or CR/73852/15 [Thorn Park].

Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.