Man sought after exposing self to women in Palm Bay

Police say flasher exposed himself three times since July

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police are looking for a man who they say exposed himself to women several times since July.

Three related incidents have been reported to police, with all happening in a two-mile radius in the area of Emerson Drive and Jupiter Boulevard. The first incident was reported in July, the second in August and the most recent on Sept. 20.

News 6 talked to concerned parents with children attending a neighborhood elementary school.

"We've been here three years and never heard of anything like this, so now I'm kind of worried" said Cheryl Burch, John Turner Elementary School parent. "I'm nervous since both of my kids ride their bikes to school, to and from. I'll have to go home and have a long talk with her and her sister about what to do and make sure they're cautious and ride with friends"

The suspect has been known to target women who were outside doing yard work between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., according to a release.

The suspect was described as a heavy-set younger man with a dark complexion standing between 5 feet 7 inches tall and 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was also described as having a round-shaped face.

Anyone with information should contact CRIMELINE at 800-423-8477.


About the Author

James joined News 6 in March 2016 as the Brevard County Reporter. His arrival was the realization of a three-year effort to return to the state where his career began. James is from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State in 2009 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

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