Police hunting Allandale flasher say suspect was wearing shiny helmet
The incident took place at Lock 19 near Allandale football field at around 3.50pm on Friday, July 12.
A 44-year-old woman was walking on the Forth and Clyde Canal path when the man exposed himself to her before performing a sexual act on himself and cycling off.
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Hide AdDespite extensive inquiries, officers have been unable to trace the suspect, who is described as white and 5ft8ins with a stocky build.
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He was wearing a dark maroon or brown top, grey shorts and brown walking boots and was riding an older looking red metallic bike which appeared slightly too small for him and carrying a black rucksack.
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Hide AdOfficers say the man was also wearing a distinctive silver helmet described by witnesses as being shiny or mirrored in the style of those commonly worn by skateboarders.
Inspector Andrea Campbell, from Falkirk Police Station, said: “While the woman was not injured, this was an unpleasant experience and we are conducting local lines of inquiry to trace and identify the person responsible.
“If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious, then please contact police immediately.
“Likewise, we’d also urge you to get in touch if you have any information that can help us determine the identity of the suspect.”
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