Police searching for Manassas flasher

Police say this man may be the suspect. (Photo courtesy Prince William County Police)
Another picture of the Manassas flasher. (Photo courtesy Prince William County Police)
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WASHINGTON – Police in Manassas, Va. are looking for a man in connection with two separate instances of indecent exposure involving children.

In both cases, the suspect approached a child from behind and exposed himself, and in one instance asked the child a series of inappropriate questions. The two incidents occurred on Dec. 5 and Dec. 11 between 10:30 a.m. and noon in the 11200 block of Soldiers Ridge Circle in Manassas.

The Prince William County Police Department is searching for a roughly 5-foot-8-inch Hispanic man in his 20s with brown hair, brown eyes and a “chinstrap” beard.

In the first instance, a 6-year-old boy said the suspect approached him and asked a series of sexual questions, then followed him home. The suspect never touched the child or attempted to enter his home, police say.

The second instance involved a 12-year-old boy who said the suspect approached him and exposed himself.

Anyone with information on the incidents can contact Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered.

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