Sketch: SLED/Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police have released a sketch of a man they think exposed himself to a woman in the Shandon neighborhood last Sunday.
A State Law Enforcement Division forensic artist created the sketch based on information from the victim.
This particular incident took place on January 29 in the 2600 block of Monroe Street. The victim says she saw a man driving a silver sedan, possibly a Honda or Prius, around 4:45 p.m. as she was jogging.
According to the woman, the man asked her for directions, and when she approached the car, she noticed the man was naked from waist down and was fondling himself.
The suspect then drove away.
The victim describes the suspect as possibly between the ages of 20 to 40-years old, with "chubby" cheeks. He may also have a "low haircut" or is balding. The man was last seen wearing a white T-shirt.
Police are investigating if that incident is connected to two others--one in December, the other earlier in January--involving a man exposing himself to female joggers.
In those cases, the two victims reported seeing a fully nude man in the early morning hours in the Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods.
That man was reportedly driving a silver Honda and had a similar physical description.
No one was physically harmed in any of the incidents.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.