Alert - Suspicious Subject Exposing Himself to Minors

The Metropolitan Police Department, School Safety Division has received a reports of a suspicious male individual in the area of the 200 block of 17th Street and the 200 block of 17th Place, NE, attempting to make contact with adolescent females as they walk to school. On May 27, 2010, the suspect exposed himself to four juvenile females that were walking to school. The suspect is described as a black male, 20-30 years of age, 5’7, thin build wearing a white t-shirt, blue shorts, a black skull cap and sunglasses.

Ways to Stay Alert

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the Metropolitan Police Department wants to work with the schools to reduce the risk of assaults near and around our schools. Below are tips to stay alert and safe:

• Walk in groups to and from school. Avoid walking alone even during the day time.
• Don’t approach strangers or vehicles that you are not familiar with and keep your distance.
• If approached by someone suspicious, yell, scream to get someone’s attention.
• Run from the stranger and don’t look back. Get away as fast as you can and if possible, run into an open business.

If you come in contact with this individual or if you notice anything suspicious, dial 911.

If you have any information about this indecent exposure, please contact First District on 202-698-0555 or First District Detective’s Unit on 202-299-2025.