Man indecently exposes himself in Penwood

Woman walking her dog in Great Pen Wood was followed by a man who then committed a sexual act

PENWOOD villagers have been advised to be on their guard, after a man was seen exposing himself in the area.

Hampshire Constabulary said that between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday (January 17) a woman was walking her dog in Great Pen Wood when she noticed a man come out of the bushes. He was committing a sexual act.

The man followed her for a short distance and then disappeared.

The man has been described as white, of a medium build and height and with scruffy brown hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt, dark-green tracksuit bottoms and mustard-coloured jacket, or top.

Pc Colin Jackson said: “I would like to hear from anyone who has noticed anything suspicious in this area or has seen a man matching this description.

“At this stage we believe this to be an isolated case, however, I would encourage people to report anything suspicious to police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Jackson at Basingstoke police station, or via the website www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/contact/message_officer.htm

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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