Thousand Oaks flasher is back to work on northside

2008-07-31 / Community

Police believe he's a local resident
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Drawings of exhibitionist Drawings of exhibitionist Take a close look at the sketches. Anyone who thinks they might know the white male described by victims as being in his late teens or early 20s could help police protect more victims from the shock of witnessing a man indecently exposing himself.

Two women out jogging together on July 24 reported seeing just that at around 10 a.m. Police responded within one minute. Canines were brought to the scene.

The exhibitionist may have disappeared into a condo complex near Pederson Road and Northwood Parkway, where similar incidents have occurred, said Thousand Oaks Police Detective Eric Buschow.

"It's just a matter of time for us to find out which door he stepped inside," the detective said.

Cops are asking the public to help. On July 24 he was wearing a black knit ski cap and a brown striped shirt. His pants were down around his ankles. As soon as he made eye contact with the victims, he yanked up his pants, took off and disappeared, Buschow said.

Since September 2006, female pedestrians or joggers, alone or in pairs, have seen a young man about 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, 130 to 150 pounds with a slender build and black or dark brown hair exposing himself and committing lewd acts. Sometimes he wears a black beanie cap, other times a tan or light yellow fisherman-style "Gilligan" hat. He's worn heavy sweatshirts with a hood pulled over his hair.

On most occasions the suspect hides in trees and bushes along Pederson Road. He's also been seen in residential areas along Northwood Parkway.

The Thousand Oaks Police Department is asking anyone who recognizes someone from the sketches or who fits the description to contact them.

Anyone who provides information about a possible suspect can remain anonymous. Up to $1,000 will be rewarded to the person who provides information that leads to an arrest and charges against the perpetrator.

Call Crime Stoppers at (805) 494-8255 if you can help.

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