Southboro Student Says Man Exposed Himself After Asking For Directions

SOUTHBORO (CBS) – Police are investigating after a Southboro student said she was followed by a man who allegedly exposed himself.

Southboro Police issued a warning after the student said a man in a newer model, possibly crossover, SUV approached her after school on Wednesday in the area of Deerfoot and Flagg Road. The white male was described as having black hair, scruffy facial hair and black thick-rimmed glasses.

The girl said the man asked her for directions, then exposed himself to her. She was safely able to run off and report the incident to a parent, who contacted police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southboro Police Department.

Parents in the town are on high alert. "It's actually his bus stop, where the man was, so it just makes us very nervous," said parent Melissa Jean-Charles. "I've been driving the kids to and from school now."

Police used the incident to encourage parents to speak with their children about precautions they can take.

"We just have to look out for each other," another parent said. "There's sick people out there."

Students should walk or bike with other people, be alert at all times, never go near a stranger's car, and never accept rides from strangers. Police also said if a stranger approaches you or makes you feel uncomfortable, scream and run away and find an adult to immediately report what happened.

Parent Claire Reynolds had a message for the man. "Stay out of here. You need help. It's only a matter of time before they catch you."