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West Shore RCMP investigating report of male exposing himself outside Jeneece Place

West Shore RCMP are investigating after a report that a male exposed himself to a woman outside Jeneece Place at Victoria General Hospital, the second such incident in a three-day period. The woman reported the latest incident to police about 4:15 p.
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A surveillance photograph of the suspect has been released after a report of a male exposing himself outside Jeneece Place. PHOTO VIA WEST SHORE RCMP

West Shore RCMP are investigating after a report that a male exposed himself to a woman outside Jeneece Place at Victoria General Hospital, the second such incident in a three-day period.

The woman reported the latest incident to police about 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 4.

“She was standing outside alone and she was approached by a male,” said West Shore RCMP Const. Nancy Saggar.

Saggar said the women initially thought the man was going to ask her a few questions.

“She was able to leave without any further interaction with this person, but did call the police right away.”

Police searched the area but were unable to find the man.

“Since this we have increased our patrols in that area,” Saggar said. “We also have had the Bike Patrol Unit, particularly, patrolling along the Galloping Goose” trail.

A surveillance photograph of a suspect has been released. He is described as about 19 years old and five-foot-10 with a slim build, and wearing a dark tuque, dark jacket, khaki pants and white runners with red laces.

Police continue to investigate a report of an indecent act on New Year’s Day at Thetis Lake Regional Park, Saggar said. Two 12-year-old boys said they saw a man wearing only boxers masturbating near the lake over the noon hour.

He is described as white, in his mid-30s and about six feet tall with an average build and reddish/orange hair.

“We don’t know if these two situations are related to each other at this point,” Saggar said. “We are exploring that possibility; however, right now we don’t have any evidence to link those two.”

She said it is hard to say if these sorts of incidents are happening more than usual.

“This could be a case of just two similar type of circumstances happening around the same time.”

It’s best to report incidents like these right away, Saggar said. “The earlier you report it, the better the chance we have of getting into that area and locating the suspect.”

Anyone with information is asked to call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

jwbell@timescolonist.com