Flashers Target Young Women in City
New Zealand Police Wellington News Release
3:36pm 16 January 2008
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release.html?id=3629
Wellington CIB is concerned by the activities of two flashers who have indecently exposed themselves to young girls and
women in the central Wellington area.
Detective Constable Mike Forrestal, Wellington CIB, said there have been eight confirmed reports of the two men - one
Asian and one European - working alone or together, exposing themselves to girls and women in the central city during
the last three to four months.
One of the men recently exposed himself to two seven-year-old girls on a bus in the central city.
"We've had complaints from people waiting at bus stops, on a bus, at the railway station and in other busy public
areas," Detective Constable Forrestal said. "One of the men has been seen opening changing room doors at women's
clothing shops and then running away.
"Generally the men use a magazine or newspaper to cover the front of their open fly, stand or sit in front of their
victims, and make some comment to the women such as asking the time and before they expose themselves," he said.
The men are described as:
• Asian looking, mid to late 30s, 5ft 5in tall, stubble on his face, wears a dark grey camouflage beanie, grey
sweater, dark blue jeans, light coloured rugby socks and sandals.• European, late 20s to early 30s, 6ft tall, short
almost crew cut dark brown/black hair. Several witnesses comment on his acne scarred red cheeks. Dresses casually.
"This sort of activity is unacceptable and we want the offenders caught," he said. "It's important we get told about
these incidents when they happen. If anyone knows who the offenders are, or people such as retailers see the offences
taking place, then call police as soon as possible."
The number to call is 0800 TIP OFF - 0800 847 633 and ask for Mike Forrestal.
ENDS