Crime & Safety

Man Exposes Himself To Woman In Roosevelt Field Food Court: Police

Irvin Acevedo Ayala faces a count of public lewdness, police said.

EAST GARDEN CITY, NY — A Hempstead man who exposed himself at the Roosevelt Field food court was arrested and charged with public lewdness, police said.

On Thursday morning, Irvin Acevedo Ayala, 27, approached a woman, 62, while exposing himself and touching his genitals, police said.

Ayala was found nearby a short time later and was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.

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He was expected to be arraigned on Friday at District Court in Hempstead.

Officers request anyone who feels they may have been victimized by this man should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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