Man Arrested, Accused Of Exposing Himself At Manassas Mall Macy's: Police

MANASSAS, VA — Police arrested a man on Friday after he was accused of indecent exposure, the police department said in a report. An employee at the Macy's in the Manassas Mall reported the incident on Feb. 7.

Officers with the Prince William County Police Department responded to the department store around 6:3o p.m. on Feb. 7. When they arrived on the scene, a store employee said they saw an unknown man walk into the storage area.

Later, the employee entered the storage area near the rear of the store. The unknown man was making exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures, according to the police report.

The employee confronted the man and called police. Officers identified the man as Pablo Lauro Hernandez, a 23-year-old man from Manassas Park. They obtained warrants for his arrest on Feb. 8.

The police department was not able to locate Hernandez initially, according to the police report. Officers found Hernandez on Friday, March 25 and took him into custody.

Hernandez faces charges of indecent exposure and obscene sexual display. He was released on a court summons after his arrest, police said. His next court date is scheduled for Wednesday.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673. In Prince William County, ACTS operates a 24/7 hotline with local support and resources that can be reached at 703-368-4141.