Crime & Safety

Man Exposes Himself to Student at LA City College

The man allegedly exposed himself to a student sitting in her car in a college parking lot earlier this week.

A man exposed himself to a female student at LA City College this week, according to a sheriff's bulletin.

The 51-year-old woman was sitting in her car in a college parking lot at the corner of Melrose Ave and Vermont Avenue on Monday when the man approached and exposed himself. She attempted to take a photo or video of him with her cell phone but he quickly fled.

"The suspect took a few steps away from her vehicle, zipped up his pants and stood by for a few seconds before walking away and out of view towards Vermont Avenue," the bulletin states.

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The woman told friends about the incident but did not report it to authorities, according to the bulletin.

Sheriff's deputies heard about the incident through a campus source and interviewed the woman on Friday. She was unable to provide a detailed description of the suspect.

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