New appeal after naked masked man exposed himself to teenage girls

Police have issued a new appeal for help following a “very distressing” indecent exposure in Kirkcaldy.

They are investigating reports wearing a black face mask and sunglasses exposed himself to to two young girls.

He fled when they filmed him and alerted their parents.

The incident happened at Rabbit Braes on Wednesday afternoon around 4.50pm.

Detective Duncan Thompson of Central Fife CID said: “This was a very distressing incident for the girls involved and although they were not physically harmed they have been left shaken.

“We are eager to trace the man responsible as soon as possible and I would appeal to anyone who may know who this is or may have any information to get in touch.”

The girls, aged 15 and 16-years-old, were sat together on the grass when a man sat near to them.

A few minutes later they noticed him standing naked wearing a face covering. He then proceeded to walk towards them whilst exposing himself before grabbing a pile of clothes and running off down Rabbit Braes in the general direction of Cawdor Crescent.

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The man is described as being in his mid-20s to early 30s, of a medium build and at the time of the incident he was wearing a black item covering his face, a pair of brown shoes and dark sunglasses. He was also carrying a pile of dark clothing.

Detective Duncan Thompson of Central Fife CID appealed for anyone in the area at the time to come forward.

He added: “There would have been other people in the Rabbit Braes area at the time of the incident, and we are appealing for anyone who thinks they saw this man or anyone acting suspiciously in the area to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should contact officers on 101 quoting incident 2669 of 24 June, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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