Police Release Video of Man Who Exposed Himself to 10-Year-Old Girl

San Mateo police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl at Barnes and Noble last month.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on June 23, San Mateo Police Sgt. Dave Norris said Friday, the same day police released a sketch and photo of the man.

The man approached the girl while she was in the children's book section, then led the girl to a more secluded area in another part of the store, Norris said.

He then exposed himself to the girl, and had "inappropriate physical contact with her," Norris said. 

Detectives are continuing to investigate the crime, and are looking for the assistance of the community to help identify the suspect. 

Video footage of the suspect was captured on the store’s surveillance cameras and can be viewed here. The suspect is described as white, in his 50’s, approximately 6’0”tall; wearing a fishing hat, sunglasses, and tan cargo pants.

The suspect was seen getting into a dirty black or gray 4-door car parked in the parking lot of the store.

Investigators are seeking additional leads in this case. Any community member having information related to this incident which occurred at the Barnes & Noble book store in San Mateo on Sunday, June 23, at about 3:00 p.m., is urged to contact the San Mateo Police Department:

SMPD Investigations Bureau: 522-7650

SMPD Secret Witness hotline:  522-7676

Anonymous E-Mail to SMPD: Sanmateo@tipnow.org

SMPD Dispatch: 522-7700

SAFETY TIPS on STRANGER DANGER from SMPD:

• Know where your children are at all times. Make it a rule that your children must ask permission or check in with you before going anywhere. Give your children your work and cell phone numbers so they can reach you at all times.
• Point out safe places. Show your children safe places to play, safe roads and paths to take, and safe places to go if there’s trouble.
• Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it.
• Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that it’s okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations.
• Encourage your children to play with others. There’s safety in numbers!