Plea for witness after man seen flashing, exposing himself in Port Douglas
There are warnings over a “disturbing” creep allegedly exposing himself in a Far North tourist hotspot leaving multiple people frightened and angry.
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POLICE have issued a warning over a “disturbing” creep allegedly exposing himself in a Far North tourist hotspot at night and in broad daylight, leaving multiple people frightened and angry.
Port Douglas Police officer in charge, Senior Sergent Damian Meadows, is appealing for witnesses after a man was seen naked and “committing indecent acts” in front of women, men and children.
He is being described as a tall, white male of a lean build, in his 50s or early 60s, reportedly lurking behind bushes near the intersection of Davidson Street and Port Street.
The area is a popular thoroughfare for accessing Four Mile Beach.
He was also seen approaching people on Four Mile Beach around 2.30pm on Monday, wearing nothing but a hat and sunglasses.
Senior Sergeant Meadows said the attacks were “disturbing” and “an anomaly for Port Douglas.”
“There has been a number of incidents reported around the intersection of Davidson Street and Port Street, where a male person has been seen to be naked and committing indecent acts,” he said.
“There is a level of sexual innuendo in this man’s behaviour, so we welcome anyone who can come forward and provide police with assistance.”
There has been three separate incidents reported to police, two of which occurred under the cover of darkness.
One of the victims, Kelsey Garcia, said she was approached by the man as she walked home from work on Monday night in an ordeal that left her terrified.
He emerged from behind a bush and allegedly committed an indecent act.
“I was crying hysterically and loudly, I had never been so scared,” she said.
“I was so lucky that more didn’t happen.
“It was still so terrifying, and I will never be able to walk alone at night again.”
Another witness reported the man walking naked along the beach in the Four Mile area and back towards the main swimming enclosure on Monday afternoon, in full view of children playing on the beach.
Snr Sgt Meadows said the brazen nature of the incidents was alarming.
“If anyone else has been approached by this man we encourage them to speak to us,” he said.
“We are calling for witnesses to come forward if they can help in the identification of this offender so police can commence prosecution.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact the Port Douglas station on 07 4087 1999 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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