An Ames man has been charged with indecent exposure following an incident Thursday in the Target parking lot on South Duff Avenue.

Alan J. Selch, 53, was arrested after customers complained that he was watching them, making obscene gestures and committing a sex act, Ames police Cmdr. Jason Tuttle said.

Police received the call around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. When they arrived, they found Selch in a rental car without pants on, and his underwear around his legs. A pair of shorts and blue jeans were found in the car, police said.

Selch was taken to jail, but released Thursday night after posting bond.

Authorities are encouraging anyone in the area that may have witnessed Selch in a red Nissan Versa performing the gestures to contact Ames Police Department.