Teen Accused Of Flashing Women On Walker Preserve Trail In Santee

SANTEE, CA – A teenage boy was arrested this week on suspicion of exposing himself to female pedestrians at Walker Preserve Trail in Santee, authorities reported Friday. The 17-year-old, whose name was withheld because he is a minor, was taken into custody Tuesday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The man is accused of flashing women and fondling himself on Aug. 17 and Aug. 21 as the victims walked on the trail, Sgt. William Amavisca said.

"Statements on social media sites made the area investigators at the Sheriff's Santee Patrol Station believe there were more than the two incidents," Amavisca said. "Two other victims were identified through the work of area investigators, crime and intelligence analysts, and the cooperation of local media. These victims were presented with photographic lineups and were able to identify the suspect."

The teen was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and committing lewd acts in public.

"Because he is a minor that had no criminal history and had been cooperative with law enforcement while being questioned, he was released to the custody of his parents pending evaluation of the case by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office," Amavisca said.

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Man Flashes Women On Walker Preserve Trail In Santee