​Police Search For Man Who Exposed Himself To Teen Girl In Palo Alto

PALO ALTO, CA — Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon when a man reportedly exposed himself to a teenage girl near the 100 block of Embarcadero Road.

According to police, the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. when the victim, a high school-aged girl, was walking eastbound on the sidewalk. The man approached her, asked for directions, and showed her his phone.

As he moved the phone toward his waist, the victim noticed his pants were unbuckled and that he was allegedly exposing himself. She walked away and later contacted the police.

The suspect is described as an Indian or Middle Eastern man in his 30s, with a dark brown beard and mustache, thick eyebrows, styled dark hair, and dark eyes. He was wearing a long-sleeve collared shirt and black pants, Palo Alto police said.

Officers responded shortly after receiving the report around 4:56 p.m. but were unable to locate the suspect.

Detectives are continuing to investigate, and no similar cases have been reported recently in Palo Alto.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Palo Alto Police Department's 24-hour dispatch line at (650) 329-2413. Anonymous tips can be sent via text or voicemail to (650) 383-8984.

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