The Santa Cruz Police are looking for a white male, between 40 and 50 years old, suspected of harassing two young girls near the corner of Dufour Street and Graham Avenue.
On April 8 at approximately 7:20 PM the girls, ages 8 and 13, were approaching the corner when the suspect drove by the victims, then circled back.
He pulled to the curb next to them and rolled down his passenger window to get their attention.
As the girls looked into the car, they saw the suspect was wearing a grey shirt and nothing else. The suspect was looking at the girls while he masturbated inside his car. The girls screamed and ran home.
The suspect has approximately ½ to 1 inch long brown hair, bushy eyebrows and dark eyes. He was also described as having a “large belly, fat thighs and skinny ankles.
The suspect was driving a white Toyota Prius (or similar car), and the license plate had the letter “H” and possibly the number “7” in it.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Investigations Unit (831) 420-5820. Anonymous tips can also be sent to the police department through our Tip Line (831) 420-5995, or from our Website; www.santacruzpolice.com. Tipsters can also submit an anonymous tip via our smartphone app or from an SMS text. Visit our Website for instructions.