Orlando police are investigating several reports of a man who is snatching purses from women from retail store bathrooms, and in one case, exposing himself.
Officials said the incidents happened at retail stores near the Colonial Plaza Mall and Herndon Village Shoppes on East Colonial Drive.
Investigators believe on at least three occasions, the suspected followed women into the bathrooms. Once they were in the stall, he snatched their purse or wallets.
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Two of the incidents happened on January 23 and a third happened February 2.
In Saturday's incident, police said the man also exposed himself. Police then searched an area near the shopping center but didn't find anyone.
The suspect, who police describe as a young black male wearing a white tank top, flip flops and dark shorts, also exposed himself to one of the victims according to police.
Investigators also said that none of the incidents involved any type of rape or attempted rape.
If you have any information on any of the incidents, you are urged to call the Orlando Police Department at 407-246-2425.
NEW: Orlando Police confirm they’re looking for a man they believe snatched purses/wallets and exposed himself to women in the Colonial Plaza area. They say he followed them into retail store restrooms and caught them off guard at least three different times.
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