Crime & Safety

Serial Flasher Wanted In Arlington: Police

Police are searching for a man wanted for multiple indecent exposures in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, VA — Police are searching for a serial flasher wanted for multiple indecent exposures around the Radnor-Ft. Myer Heights area of Arlington.

The man is accused of exposing himself to victims walking in the area.

Nine incidents have been reported to police dating back to January.

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The incidents occurred at the follow dates, times and locations, police said:

  • January 26: 10:35 p.m., N. Rolfe Street at 16th Street N.
  • February 9: 9:48 p.m., 1800 block of 16th Street N.
  • February 13: 11 p.m., 2700 block of Clarendon Boulevard
  • March 3: 11:58 p.m., 16th Street N. at N. Rhodes Street
  • March 3: 11:35 p.m., 1900 block of Clarendon Boulevard
  • April 20: 9:35 p.m., Wilson Boulevard at N. Troy Street
  • May 6: 10:25 p.m., 1900 block of Clarendon Boulevard
  • May 6: 11:20 p.m., 1200 block of N. Meade Street

SEE ALSO: Man Wanted For Series Of Indecent Exposures In Arlington

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The suspect is described by police as a Hispanic male in his 20's or 30's, 5'8" to 5'10" with a medium build. In several incidents, he was reported to be wearing dark clothing with a hat or hood pulled tight around his face, police said.

Police remind residents to remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times.

"Whenever possible, walk with another person and stay in well-lit, high traffic areas. Limit your use of devices that may distract you or impede your vision or hearing," police said.

If you see something suspicious or are the victim of a crime, contact the Emergency Communications Center as soon as possible by calling 703-558-2222 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

If anyone has information on the identity of this individual or details surrounding these incidents, please contact Detective J. Echenique of the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit at acpdsvu@arlingtonva.us. To report information anonymously, contact the Arlington County Crime Solvers at 866.411.TIPS (8477).

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