Police linking two indecent exposure incidents in Lyme Regis
Officers tell us both cases happened on the beach
Last updated 22nd Sep 2023
Two reported indecent exposure cases in Lyme Regis are being linked by police, as they continue investigations.
The first happened at around 6.40pm on Saturday 9th September, on the beach opposite the lifeguard post.
A man's alleged to have been exposing himself.
He's described as white, aged in his 50s and bald, wearing a white t-shirt and blue shorts.
Two days later, between 3.30 and 4.30pm on Monday 11th September, a man was reported to have been lying on the beach near the Marine Parade beach huts, exposing himself.
He's described as white and middle aged, wearing a white baseball cap, aviator sunglasses, a grey tank top, blue shorts and white trainers.
PC Megan O’Donovan, of Dorset Police, said:
“We are continuing to investigate these incidents and, from our enquiries so far, we do believe that they are linked.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed these incidents or has any information regarding the identity of the man involved to please contact us.
“I would also urge anyone who captured any footage, such as mobile phone footage, on the beach around the relevant times to please review it for anything of relevance.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230143296.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.