Appeal for information after indecent exposure incidents in Havant

On Monday 5 February, we received reports that a woman in her 70s was walking her dogs on Riders Lane at around 12:30pm, when a medium sized black vehicle approached her.

A man driving the vehicle asked for information about a location and then showed the woman his phone. The woman walked closer in order to look at the phone and realised that the man was indecently exposing himself.

The woman was not injured during the incident.

We are looking to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed a man of the following description behaving suspiciously:

• White
• Aged 35-40
• Approximately 6ft tall
• Slim build
• Pale complexion
• Blonde/red beard about 1-2 inches in length
• Wearing loose, cornflower blue boxer shorts, a dark sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled up and a dark baseball cap.
• Drives a medium sized black vehicle with the partial registration SA16

We also believe this may be linked to a similar incident where, just before 6:00pm on Monday 29 January, a woman in her 20s reported being approached by a man who exposed and inappropriately touched himself inside an alleyway that connects Riders Lane and Ditcham Crescent. She was not hurt during the incident.

The man was described as being white, aged 35-45 and wearing black clothing, including a black hooded top, and a pink facemask.

Inspector Neal Harvey from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team said

“These incidents have of course been very distressing for the people involved and we want you to know that this will not be tolerated by police.

“The local community will understandably be very concerned to hear of these reports, and we would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to investigate the circumstances.

"Our officers will remain in the area conducting enquiries and patrolling. Please do come and speak to them if you have any information or concerns.”

If you have any information relating to either of these incidents that could help us with our investigations, please contact us on 101 quoting 44240042194, or go online to report via How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website, below.

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