A shirtless man in skin-tight pants and a wide-brimmed hat was sought for allegedly fondling himself in public in Sherman Oaks, police said Tuesday.

Residents reported seeing the man exposing himself and masturbating in the 15000 block of Moorpark Street (map) about 6 p.m. last Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police released a photo of the man in hopes someone can help identify him. He's described as a white man, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds with a tattoo on his left arm.

Anyone with information was asked to call LAPD detectives at 818-374-0009.