Hunt for man who exposed his genitals and pleasured himself in front of a 20-year-old woman on a Melbourne tram
- Victoria Police are hunting a man who exposed his genitals on a Melbourne tram
- The man began talking to a 20-year-old woman on a service on Thursday April 9
- Police said he exposed himself to the victim and then began to pleasure himself
A hunt is underway for a man who exposed his genitals and pleasured himself in front of fellow commuter on a Melbourne tram.
The 20-year-old woman was on a service from Preston to Bundoora when an unknown man boarded the tram on Plenty Road, in Reservoir, at about 4pm on Thursday, April 9.
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives said the man spoke to the victim before he exposed his genitals and began to pleasure himself.
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A hunt is underway for a man who exposed his genitals and pleasured himself in front of fellow commuter on a Melbourne tram. Victoria Police released this image to assist with their investigations
The victim shouted at the man and went to the tram driver to report the offending. The man then got off the service at Bundoora.
Police have now release CCTV footage of a man dressed in pink shorts, a dark green hoodie and a Snapback hat they believe can help with their investigation.
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The man, who is of a medium build, is white, has dark brown hair and a beard.
He is believed to be aged between 20 and 25 years old.
Senior Constable Andrew Levey said public safety is a priority for Victoria Police and no one should feel uncomfortable when travelling on public transport.
'This kind of behaviour is unacceptable, and we will do all we can to hold the correct person accountable,' he said.
'Police have an excellent success rate when it comes to solving sexual offences on the public transport network due to CCTV cameras and information from the public.
'This is why we encourage everyone who sees, or is victim to, an offence to come forward.'
Anyone who recognises the man or who has information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
