Oldsmar Man Arrested For Exposing Himself In Stores

OLDSMAR, FL -- Pinellas County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man for exposing himself to women at an Oldsmar shopping center.

According to detectives, on Dec. 8, deputies were called to the Marshall's store at 3146 Tampa Road in Oldsmar for a complaint about a man exposing himself in the store.

Detectives say the man was reportedly following a female customer around the store, exposing his penis and masturbating. When confronted by store employees, the man left the store.

Detectives obtained surveillance video of the incident and, through various investigative techniques, identified the man as 25 year-old Antonio Alexander Fernandez of 15043 Shaw Road, Tampa. Detectives searched for Fernandez but were unable to locate him.

On Feb. 22, deputies were called to the Bealls store at 3140 Tampa Road in Oldsmar after a man fitting Fernandez’ description reportedly followed two female customers and was seen by a store employee exposing his penis. The employee confronted the man and he fled.

On Monday, April 16, detectives located Fernandez at a home at 201 Countryside Key, Oldsmar. When detectives interviewed Fernandez, he admitted to the allegations.

Detectives arrested Fernandez on two warrants for exposure of sexual organs. One of the warrants was related to an exposure of sexual organs charge that was investigated by the Largo Police Department on Feb. 7.

Fernandez was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

Detectives say there could be more victims. If anyone has information on this case or is a victim, contact the sheriff’s office at (727) 582-5709.

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