Police in Sheffield search for serial flasher after incident near Ranmoor

Police in Sheffield are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to a 19-year-old woman on Shore Lane, close to Ranmoor student village.

The incident took place at 5pm on last Sunday [26th January], and according to police, the suspect fled towards Fulwood Road.

The man, believed to be in his late 40s or early 50s, was wearing a black Adidas tracksuit, is said to be around 5ft 8in, and of large build with grey hair.

South Yorkshire Police believes that the individual may be responsible for a number of similar offences in the area, and officers are working to identify him.

A spokesperson for the University of Sheffield said: “We are aware of the incident on Shore Lane and encourage anyone with information to respond to the police appeal.

“Our security service is available 24/7 and patrols our campus and residences, working closely with South Yorkshire Police. If students ever need emergency help while on campus or at our residences they can press the emergency button in our SafeZone app that we’ve encouraged every student to download.

“Students can also contactsSecurity through our 24 hour emergency telephone line – 0114 222 4444 – which can be found on the back of student Ucards.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam or CCTV footage should contact the police via live chat, online, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 764 of 26th January.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can share information with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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