INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure
OCCURRED: August 22, 2022 (Monday)/ Approximately 12:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Exterior of the School of Public Health Building (4200 Valley Drive), College Park, Maryland
UMPD CASE #: 2022-61917
BRIEF DETAILS:
On August 22, 2022, at approximately 12:52 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department received a report of an indecent exposure that occurred outside of the School of Public Health Building.
A female student reported to police that she was walking along Valley Drive towards Centreville Hall when a maroon sedan came to a stop in front of her. The driver of the vehicle attempted to engage in conversation with the victim. As the victim responded, the male exposed himself while seated inside the vehicle. The victim walked away from the vehicle.
The suspect vehicle was seen two additional times driving in the area by the victim. The vehicle was last seen traveling west on Valley Drive towards Chestertown Hall.
The suspect is described as a white male with a beard, approximately 25 – 30 years of age, weighing approximately 200 pounds and wearing black shorts.
Our Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident, or the possible identity of suspect and/or vehicle, is encouraged to contact us.
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