Crime & Safety

Photos Taken Of Young Girls In Chesco, 'Person Of Interest' Sought: Police

Do you recognize this man? Authorities are asking for the public's help.

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this individual.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this individual. (West Whiteland Township Police Department)

WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Chester County are asking for the public's help after they said a man took several photographs of young girls inside a local store.

The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Plato's Closet inside the Whiteland Towne Center, located on 187 W. Lincoln Highway.

Police are attempting to identify someone they are calling "a person of interest" in the case, and the man's photo is included above.

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It is not yet clear if these incidents occurred on more than one occasion or if Dec. 30 was an isolated incident.

If you recognize the individual, contact West Whiteland Township Detective Gardner at mgardner@westwhiteland.org, or submit an anonymous tip online here.

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