Male Driver Exposes Himself To Cyclist Per Palo Alto Police

PALO ALTO, CA -- A woman riding her bicycle was the victim of indecent exposure that occurred during the day. The male suspect, who remains at large, was in a car next to her, city police reported.

Palo Alto dispatch received a report of the indecent exposure that had just occurred in the 1200 block of Sand Hill Road. A woman in her 20s was riding her bike northbound on Pasteur Drive approaching Sand Hill Road.

The investigation revealed as she approached Sand Hill Road and stopped for a red traffic light, she looked to her left and saw a driver who had his pants down. The suspect was masturbating and looking at her. When the light turned green, the suspect turned on Sand Hill Road heading westbound.

The victim describes the suspect as a white male in his 30s with brown hair and patchy facial hair. He was driving a white Nissan Leaf. Detectives are actively investigating. Officers do not believe this indecent exposure is related to the case that occurred on Nov. 19 on East Meadow Drive.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 650-329-2413. Anonymous tips can be e-mailed to paloalto@tipnow.org or sent via text message or voice mail to 650-383-8984. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through our free mobile app, downloadable at www.bit.ly/PAPD-AppStore or www.bit.ly/PAPD-GooglePlay.

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