Police Searching for Man Who Exposed Himself to Woman

By LAUREN TRAUT | PATCH EDITOR

Palos Park police are looking for a man in a white SUV who reportedly exposed himself to a woman Wednesday morning in Palos Park.

The woman was walking near 8100 W. 123rd St., when the driver of the SUV pulled over and asked her for directions to Palos Community Hospital. When the woman leaned closer, she noticed he was massaging his exposed penis. The woman stepped away from the car and called her husband, police said.

The man is described as in his 50s, with a thin build and salt and pepper hair. He was driving a white SUV, possibly an Escape or Enclave, with Illinois license plate K3949, last two digits unknown.

Police advise the following:

Be careful and always trust your instincts.

If you fear you are being followed, error on the side of caution and assume that person is dangerous

Don’t go straight home, because you don’t want the person to know where you live

Make sure your car doors are locked

Get a license plate number if you can

Call 911 or drive directly to the nearest police station and ask for help