Man Exposes Himself To 12-Year-Old In Zion: Police

ZION, IL — The Zion Police Department is investigating a report of public indecency during which an unknown man exposed himself to a 12-year-old Tuesday afternoon who was walking home from Zion Central Middle School, near the intersection of 24th Street and Horeb Avenue. According to Zion police, the kid told a relative about the incident and they reported it to police.

According to police, the offender reportedly pulled up next to the victim at 3:30 p.m. in a blue, 2-door car with rust on it. He is described as a white man, between 40 and 50 years old, with red/blonde hair and a red/blonde beard.

Officers said they were able to locate video from a nearby home security system, capturing the suspected car just before the crime is said to have taken place.

Police said they're looking for additional recordings that may have captured a better image of the car, and are working closely with Zion District 6 to provide increased security around all district schools.

Zion District 6 is reviewing their security video to see if the suspected car is recorded near any of their schools, according to police.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Zion Police Department at 847-872-8000.