ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of exposing himself to children.
Police said the man exposed himself to at least two children inside of schools in the 2nd District on Oct. 14 and Oct. 20.
The suspect is described as being 20-30 years old and has long dreadlocks with brownish-red tips. He was last seen in a dark-colored Chevy Cruz with tinted windows and a temp tag.
Anyone with information should contact St. Louis police’s juvenile division at 314-444-5327 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/