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Last Updated: 05/12/2025
Harrogate
Harrogate

Police seek man after indecent exposure in Harrogate

by John Plummer

| 05 Dec, 2025
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North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information to find a man who indecently exposed himself in Harrogate.

In a statement today, the force said a woman who was walking at The Oval saw a man standing in one of the hedge openings “naked and engaging in a sexual act”.

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 3 at about 7.45pm.

The statement added:

“He did not speak to or approach the woman, who immediately sought help and contacted police.

"The suspect is described as a white man, aged 30s to 40s with possibly dark hair or wearing a hat.

"We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this incident, or who may have CCTV, doorbell footage, or dash-cam recordings, to come forward."

Anyone with information is urged to email kelsey.smith@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, quoting reference 12250227828 and ask to leave a message for Kelsey Smith.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.