PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Lancaster police said that they are asking for help identifying and finding one or more naked men who approached women in the city's northwest area, sometimes making inappropriate comments.
According to police, five incidents have been reported between October 6 and November 10, with two incidents happening Wednesday. Each of the incidents happened at or near either Ross Street or West James Street.
In three of the five cases, the man involved was described as between 20 and 30 years old and 5'10" tall with thin, average or medium build. Two different incidents from Wednesday evening have a suspect matching that description.
In two other cases, victims described the suspect as middle-aged, with one description saying that man was 5'5" tall and heavy-set.
None of these cases have involved any suspect touching a victim.
Three law enforcement groups are investigating the incidents and attempting to find surveillance footage with the suspects.
Anyone with information on these cases is asked to reach out to Lt. Randell Zook at (717) 735-3322 or via email at zookr@lancasterpolice.com.
Lancaster Police offered these tips for anyone walking in public spaces:
- If possible travel in groups.
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings (DO NOT text/surf the internet on your phone while walking).
- Project confidence (chin up, eyes forward, steady pace).
- If walking at night stay in well-lit areas.
- Carry some type of legal self-defense tool (pepper spray, personal alarm etc.).
- If traveling alone notify someone else of your plans and route.
- If confronted, harassed or attacked, escape is usually the best option. Scream and run when possible.
- If all else fails fight as hard as you can and be as loud as possible.