Man Exposed Himself at Columbia Park

6:38 PM, Aug 3, 2012   |    comments
Sketch released by Columbia police of the man believed to be responsible for exposing himself at Owens Field Park.
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- A woman tells Columbia Police that a man exposed himself at Owens Field Park at 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

The woman says she was running laps around the track when she noticed a completely naked man on a hill.

Investigators are working with a forensic artist to come up with a sketch of the suspect.

This week's case follows several reports of men exposing themselves in the Shandon and Rosewood neighborhoods of Columbia.

MORE: July: Man Exposed Himself to Women, February: Sketch Released of Shandon Nude Suspect

Police want to use this time to remind people of safe exercising practices. They recommend running or walking with a partner, keeping your cell phone handy in case of an emergency, and do not try to confront someone during a suspected criminal act.

If you know anything about the indecent exposure incident you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text your tip to 274637, mark the beginning of the message with "TIPSC" followed by the tip. You can also submit a tip by going to the CrimeStoppers website.