Police seek children who saw man expose himself in Espoo

Police are still seeking victims in cases in which a man is suspected of exposing himself to children in Espoo, Yle reports. West Uusimaa Police say they do not yet know the identities of some of the children involved.

The suspect was remanded in custody in September. After police publicised the investigation, several victims contacted them, but not everyone has come forward. Police have interviewed those who made contact during October.

Police suspect the incidents took place in shopping centres and library premises in Espoo. The man is suspected of approaching children and young people, exposing his genitals from inside his trousers and touching himself in front of them.

Police are particularly seeking contact from three or four primary school-aged children who were in the toy department at the Prisma supermarket in Sello shopping centre between about 4.30pm and 4.40pm on September 23. Police believe a woman also came to the area and appeared to be accompanying at least some of the children.

The suspect is described as dark-skinned and bald, with a black beard. At the times of the reported incidents, he was wearing either a light blue shirt or a pale, loose-fitting sweater, along with a short greenish lightweight padded jacket.

Anyone with information can file a report through the police online service or at any police station.