Police investigate indecent exposures in Macclesfield Forest

Officers say they've been happening for several months

Author: Jon BurkePublished 1st Oct 2025

Police are appealing for information, after a number of indecent exposures in Macclesfield Forest over the past several months.

The suspect, described as being white, and possibly in his 20s to 40s with dark hair has exposed himself to women walking in the forest on Tuesday 30 September.

Sgt Claire Lloyd said: “While he doesn’t make any attempt to approach them, it does cause them some alarm.

“We are continuing to make enquiries to find this man and are urging anyone who sees him to ring us immediately on 999 with your What3Words location so we can make every effort to catch him. If you haven’t already, you can download the What3Words app from your phone app store.

"If you have seen similar incidents, but haven't reported it to police, please get in touch.

“Everyone has a right to feel safe when they go for a walk in the countryside. We will not tolerate this behaviour, and again would urge anyone who sees him to contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 2186120.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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