Man accused of masturbating in front of children at Orange County library
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for indecently exposing himself at an Orange County library.
The male suspect was spotted lying down in front of the Newhope Branch Library in Santa Ana, according to Santa Ana police.
Library employees said the man began masturbating while families and children were present.
When an employee confronted the man, he immediately got up and walked away, police said.
He is described as a Hispanic or white man around 35-40 years old. He stands around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a beige jacket, a dark-colored shirt and tan pants.
Authorities have released images of the suspect from a surveillance camera in hopes someone may recognize him.
A man wanted for allegedly exposing himself to children and families at an Orange County library. (Santa Ana Police Department) A man wanted for allegedly exposing himself to children and families at an Orange County library. (Santa Ana Police Department)
Anyone who knows the suspect or has information on the incident is asked to contact Santa Ana Detective A. Miller at 714-245-8363 or AMiller5@santa-ana.org.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.
