Crime & Safety

Chelmsford Man Exposed Himself To Woman In Walmart: Police

The 29-year-old man was identified Saturday after police released a surveillance image of him.

CHELMSFORD, MA — A Chelmsford man was arrested for exposing himself to a woman at Walmart Friday night, police said. Jonathan Wentzell, 29, was arrested Saturday and faces charges of open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior.

Police said they received a report around 8:30 p.m. Friday of a man exposing himself in an aisle at the Walmart on Parkhurst Road. Authorities released a surveillance image of the man, who the public helped identify as Wentzell, Chief James Spinney said.

Police arrested Wentzell at the Starbucks on Drum Hill Road Saturday evening. He is being held without bail.

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"Thank you to all members of the public who submitted tips to help us identify the suspect," Spinney said.

Surveillance photo via Chelmsford Police

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