Crime & Safety

Providence Police Searching For Man Suspected Of Exposing Himself To Children

The man is suspected of exposing himself to children on two occasions, police said.

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence police said they are searching for a man suspected of exposing himself to children.

"The subject is suspected of exposing himself to juveniles on two separate occasions in the West End of the city," the police department said in a media release.

A witness described the man as about 5-foot-3 and skinny, "believed to be in his late teens or early 20s," according to the release.

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"The witness stated the subject spoke English and had a noticeable stutter," the release said.

The police asked anyone with information regarding the identity of the individual to call Detective Ray Majeau at 401-340-5612 or to email him at RMajeau@providenceri.gov, or to call Detective David Sepe at 401-527-6803 or to email him at DSepe@providenceri.gov.

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