A FLASHER who exposed himself to seven Newton Abbot schoolchildren over a 10-minute period is being hunted by police.
Details of the pervert’s persistent antics in three separate episodes outside Newton Abbot College were released by police today (thurs)...eight weeks after the hat-trick of crimes was committed.
A police spokeswoman revealed: ‘A 15-year-old girl was walking to school with two friends around 8.30am on October 16 when they were approached by the man in a lane behind Fisher Road. He stood around one metre away and exposed himself to the group.’
She added: ‘Between 8.30am and 8.35am he was seen by another 15-year-old and two friends as they walked along Abbotsbury Road. He was standing at the junction of Bury Road and exposed himself again.
‘A short time later at around 8.40am he approached another 15-year-old in Rundle Road and exposed himself again.
On each occasion the sex pest made lewd remarks to the youngsters and walked off after they ignored his advances. ?The culprit sought is in his mid-20s and thin.
He is said to have short dark hair and is clean shaven.
On the day of his sinister sorties - reported at the time by the Mid-Devon Advertiser - he was reckoned to be wearing dark-coloured jeans and a green or yellow top.?Officers want to speak to any members of the public who saw this man either before or after the incidents as they may be able to assist with inquiries. ?PC Jade Carter, based at Newton Abbot, said: ‘This was very intimidating and shocking for the victims, and we are very keen to identify this suspect.
‘Anyone who witnessed any of these incidents or has seen someone who matches the description acting suspiciously around Newton Abbot is asked to contact police.’?
Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police via [email protected] or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/096102/18.?Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.