E-fit released of suspect in police indecent exposure probe

Several indecent exposure incidents have been reported in the Thorpe Hesley and Scholes since last August, with the officers continuing to receive further reports.

Officers were called to Upper Wortley Road at around 4pm on January 8 following reports that a man had been seen exposing himself.

The man, who was dressed in dark clothing and wearing a hat, was hiding in bushes near the road.

Another incident on Upper Wortley Road was reported at 8.35pm on February 6.

A spokesperson said the man had reportedly exposed himself and committed a “lewd act”, before fleeing when he was spotted.

An e-fit image of a suspect has been released by officers to help with their enquiries.

Police said they were aware of the similarities between this series and a recent report of a sexual assault in Chapeltown, Sheffield.

It was not thought that the two matters are connected but all lines of enquiry were being pursued, they added.

Anyone recognising the man pictured should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 702 of 8 January 2023 or pass on information via https://smartcontact.southyorkshire.police.uk/.