Lewd behavior directed at children attending Parkside Elementary

Sebastopol police were dispatched to Parkside Elementary School
on Friday Feb. 5 to answer a report about a man displaying lewd
behavior in the vicinity of the school.
The incident took place at approximately 10 a.m., when two
10-year old Parkside students at recess were seated on the asphalt
apron at the east side of the school on Dutton Avenue.
The girls reported that a Hispanic male 25-30 years of age drove
an older, white, 4-door sedan with its windows rolled down from
north to south on Dutton Avenue. He stopped his vehicle in the
middle of the street and as they watched began to stroke a long
“cigar-like” pipe, as if to imitate masturbation.
He continued the activity for approximately 10 seconds, laughing
loudly, and then continued south on Dutton Avenue, at a normal rate
of speed.
The suspect is described as having black hair and shorter than
average, wearing blue jeans and a light shirt. The vehicle was
dirty, with a messy interior.
“We’re going to have a more visible police presence around the
schools, particularly on the day after the event,” said Sebastopol
Chief of Police Jeff Weaver.
The Sebastopol Police Department is seeking any information
leading to the identification and prosecution of the person
responsible for the crime.
Anyone with information is asked to call the department,
707-829-4400. The call center is open 24 hours daily, seven days a
week.