Crime & Safety

Man Exposes Himself To Merrick Teenager: Police

The man was touching himself in a parked vehicle as the teenager walked by, Nassau police say.

MERRICK, NY — Police are investigating an incident in Merrick on Monday where a man was seen by a teenaged boy exposing himself in a parked white SUV.

The victim, 13, who was walking north on Merrick Avenue just before 3 p.m. near Camp Avenue Elementary School, spotted the man exposing himself and touching himself, detectives said.

The victim continued home and reported the incident to police, who are investigating.

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The man is described as white, bald and clean-shaven, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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