Crime & Safety

Man Who Exposed Self To 2 Kids In Downers Grove Sought By Cops

Downes Grove police say the children were riding their bikes on Saratoga Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when the incident took place.

Downes Grove police say the children were riding their bikes on Saratoga Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when the incident took place.
Downes Grove police say the children were riding their bikes on Saratoga Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when the incident took place. (Lisa Farver/Patch)

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Downers Grove police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who exposed himself to two children Tuesday.

Police say the children were riding their bikes on Saratoga Avenue near Warren Avenue around 4:10 p.m. when they were approached by a pedestrian who exposed himself to them. The children's mother contacted police shortly after to report the incident.

The suspect was described as a white man, around 20 years old, standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall. He was last seen shirtless and wearing green pants.

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In the wake of the incident, Downers Grove police have increased patrols in and around the area. Anyone who has information is urged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.

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