Indecent Exposure Reported On Washington And Old Dominion Trail In Sterling: Police

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — An indecent exposure was reported along the Washington and Old Dominion trail in Sterling on Wednesday, according to a report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Now, police are looking for a suspect.

A victim, who was not identified by authorities, told police she was running on the trail near marker point 23 when she heard a man call to her. When she turned to look at the man, he was exposing himself, according to the police report.

The victim then continued along the trail away from the man. "The subject followed and approached her before turning around and walking in the opposite direction on the trail," the sheriff's office wrote in their report.

The suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic man, authorities said. At the time of the reported exposure, he was wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and flip flops. He had black hair.

Anyone with more information about the incident or the suspect is encourages to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-777-0475. Tips can also be submitted through the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office app, which is available on Apple's app store or through the Google Play store.

Indecent exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. It is described as intentionally making an obscene display or exposing one's private parts. Class 1 misdemeanors are punishable by up to 12 months in prison and a fine of $2,500.

Resources are available for people who are victims of sexual assaults. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-656-4673. More resources are available online.

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