SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– The Springfield Police Department is searching for a man who is accused of multiple indecent exposure incidents in Springfield, Overland Park, Kan., and University City, Mo.

According to a press release from the department, between 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14 and 8:52 p.m. Sunday, January 15, the Springfield Police Department received numerous calls in Springfield reporting a naked white male (wearing only tennis shoes) had approached females in the parking lots of various commercial properties.

In some instances, the suspect was reported as touching himself.

The male suspect is believed to between the age of 40 or 50, average height, heavy set, wearing glasses, and possibly sporting a beard or unshaven.

All incidents occurred over weekends and the man is noted to be lurking near dumpsters of certain businesses.

The man would approach female victims, ask for the time, then run off once the female(s) would turn around.

the suspect was witnessed fleeing the area in a vehicle, described as a tan or gray passenger vehicle, possibly a Kia or a Hyundai Sonata.

Similar incidents occurred in Springfield in April 2016. Based on suspect descriptions, it is believed the same male has targeted the Overland Park/Kansas City metro and University City areas as well.

Those with information about this suspect are asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 and refer to SPD incident 17-2003.

(edited news release)