Appeal following two reports of indecent exposure in Somercotes
Police are appealing for information following two reports of indecent exposure in the Somercotes area.
They are both believed to have taken place between around 2.40pm and 3.20pm on Monday 1 May.
A man driving a white estate type car, possibly a VW Passat, is alleged to have pulled up along side a girl walking along Birchwood Crescent, and two girls walking together on Tower Close.
On both occasions he is reported to have stopped and asked the girls for directions, while indecently exposing himself.
The man is described as being white, aged in his 30s with brown hair and a neatly trimmed beard.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have any dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the Nottingham Road, Couplands Place, Birchwood Lane, Birchwood Crescent and Langley Avenue area.
If you can help or if you have any information which could help with our enquiries, please contact police on the non emergency details below, quoting reference 23000262262:
- Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
- Facebook – send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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