Crime

Police Seek Suspect in Indecent Exposure Incident in Children’s Section of Bookstore

On August 10, at approximately 4:30 pm, the Takoma Park Police Department responded to a report of indecent exposure in the 7000 block of Westmoreland Avenue (People’s Book).


According to police, the victim stated that an unknown male engaged in a lewd act in the children’s section in front of minors before leaving the scene. Surveillance footage was obtained by police, but has not been shared publicly.

The Takoma Park Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #250035648.