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Oct. 19

Southfield police ask for help identifying man accused of exposing himself at public library

Police say a man exposed himself and committed a lewd act on the third floor of the Southfield Public Library on Oct. 9. They released photos and believe he left in a silver or light-blue minivan.

By OCJ Staff

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Southfield police are asking the public to help identify a man they say exposed himself inside the Southfield Public Library earlier this month, WDIV/ClickOnDetroit reported.

The incident was reported at about 4:51 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the library on Evergreen Road. Police say the man went to the third floor, exposed himself and performed a lewd act. They are investigating the case as aggravated indecent exposure.

Police released the information and photos of the man Friday, Oct. 16.

Description

Police describe the man as:

  • Black, with a dark complexion
  • thin build, short hair and a beard
  • in his early 20s to mid-30s
  • wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants and gray Crocs-style shoes

Police believe he left in a silver or light-blue Chrysler Town & Country minivan.

How to help

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is asked to call Southfield police at 248-796-5500 and mention complaint No. 26-35273.

No arrest had been reported as of Monday.

This story uses reporting from WDIV/ClickOnDetroit.

Filed under: Southfield, Southfield Public Library, Southfield Police Department, indecent exposure, police

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