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27
May
Man exposes himself in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information after a male exposed himself in Harrogate.
The male, who could have been as young as 16, left a female cyclist shocked following the incident, which according to a police statement yesterday (May 26) occurred between 4.30pm and 5pm on Monday, May 19.
The statement added it happened on the pathway between Woodfield Road and Dene Park leading towards the Nidderdale Greenway.
It said:
It involved a male suspect, and the incident was witnessed by a woman passing on a bicycle.
The suspect then left the area on an e-scooter heading towards the Nidderdale Greenway.
The cyclist was shocked by what they had seen and reported the incident to the police.
At this time, the suspect has not been identified. CCTV enquiries are ongoing and reassurance patrols are continuing in the area.
The suspect is described as a young male aged 16 to 25, with white pale skin and slim build. He was wearing a dark jacket and lighter coloured trousers. He had a dark-coloured e-scooter.
Anyone with information about potential sightings or CCTV footage of the suspect in the areas of Woodfield, Dene Park and Grove Park between 4pm and 6pm is urged to email Gary.Calam@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Gary Calam.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Quote reference number 12250089671.
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