New Haven police are searching for a man they refer to as “sexual deviant” who has been touching people inappropriately and masturbating in public.
Police said women in New Haven’s East Rock neighborhood have recently been targeted and have not been physically harmed.
The incidents have been on Pearl Street, north to Farnum Drive and from Foster Street west to Livingston Street.
New Haven and Yale University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man, who appears to be between 20 and 40. Police said he’s been seen on foot and on a bicycle.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203-946-6316 or Text-A-Tip. Text “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES) Calls may be made anonymously.
