Police Search for Man Who Exposed Himself to Young Jogger

Oak Park, IL - A man reportedly exposed himself May 15 to an 11-year-old jogger near Barrie Park in Oak Park.

The girl said the man exposed himself around 6:40 p.m. from the backyard of a home near the 1100 block of South Harvey Avenue as she jogged by, according to the Village of Oak Park.

As the girl started her run home, she saw the man expose himself again from the backyard of a home in the 1000 block of South Euclid Avenue. The man didn't speak or approach her, he only stared.

The man is described as white, about 40 to 45 years old with a medium build and short blond hair, the village reports. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans.

The girl and her mother tried to find the man in the neighborhood, and they flagged down a police officer about an hour after the incident.

Police searched the area and talked to residents, but they couldn't find the man.

The description of the man matches a similar public indecency report from Feb. 22 south of the Eisenhower Expressway, according to the village. In that incident, a young girl walking alone said she saw a man at a distance exposing himself.

Based on the descriptions from both incidents, the man may be 45 to 55 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall with a medium build.

Police are asking Oak Park residents to be alert and on the lookout for the man. Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to call 708-386-3800 or email police@oak-park.us. Anonymous tips can be made at 708-434-1636 or online at oak-park.us/crimetips.

Police offer the following safety tips:

• Call 911 immediately to report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity
• Always be aware of your surroundings – don’t be distracted by cell phones or electronic devices
• Don't talk to strangers or approach strange vehicles
• Travel in well-lit and populated areas