Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Deputies Seeking Man Who Exposed Himself to Girl, 17

The man exposed himself to the teenaged girl while she was in her car in a shopping center parking lot in San Carlos

By Bay City News Service

San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who exposed himself to a 17-year-old girl in a San Carlos parking lot Wednesday.

At 5:39 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an indecent exposure incident at the parking lot of a Home Goods store at 1251 Industrial Road, according to sheriff’s officials.

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The victim was sitting in her vehicle when a dark-colored vehicle pulled into the parking spot next to her, sheriff’s officials said.

When the teen looked over at the vehicle, she could see a dark skinned man exposing himself. The victim quickly started her vehicle and drove off, according to sheriff’s officials.

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When the teen arrived home, she reported the incident to her mother who called the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff’s officials are advising anyone with information about the incident to call the sheriff’s office at (650) 363-4911. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call the Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 547-2700.

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