Cops: Masked Man Exposed Himself To Kids On Bronx Playground

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has asked the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly exposed himself to a group of elementary school students.

At 12:50 p.m. on Monday, February 22, a man approached a group of children on the playground at The Hunts Point School. According to authorities he engaged the group of 8 and 9-year-olds in brief conversation before pulling his pants down and exposing his genitals.

The children yelled for help and the suspect fled southbound on Longfellow Ave.

The suspect has been described as a black male with a mask over his face. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and black and silver sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding this incident has been asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577. All calls will be kept confidential.