Police Search for Flasher in South Bay

Police are searching for a man who is suspected of masturbating in public in National City this week.

The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon when two Granger Junior High School girls were walking home on the 1700-block of E 18 St. The girls said a man in a green SUV waived and called to them, then they saw him touching himself inappropriately in the car. The girls continued to walk home, then called authorities.

Two hours later, a similar incident happened on the 100 block of W 16 St. when a female high school student was walking home. Police said the girl saw a man masturbating inside a green SUV.

The suspect is described as a man in his late 30s to early 40s, clean shaven, 5-foot-5 weighing 200 pounds with a protruding stomach. He also may have a large tattoo on his right arm.

The car is described as a dark green SUV, possibly a Jeep, with unknown stickers on the back window and a spare tire near the trunk.

Police are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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