Exposure at Lake Mercer Park

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News Release: 09/202/1493/eja/(7)
July 24, 2009

Exposure at Lake Mercer Park

West Springfield Police District – A man exposed himself to a woman walking her dog at Lake Mercer Park in Springfield. The 50-year-old victim was in the park on Tuesday, July 21 just after noon when a man approached from behind on a “dirt bike” style bicycle. He allegedly stopped and was masturbating in front of her. The woman immediately left the area and called police. She was not harmed and the suspect was not found.

The suspect was described as black, in his mid to late 30s. He was approximately 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He was clean shaven with short black hair. He was wearing a light-colored ball cap, light shirt, dark shorts, and dark tennis shoes. Detectives have released a composite sketch of the suspect. The bike was described as dark in color. The bicycle shown below is similar in style. A Wanted Poster is available to print.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Suspect Composite Sketch Similar Bicycle