West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a man exposed himself to a woman inside a shop on Bull Street in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred at around 9.40am on Monday, July 27, and officers have now released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the indecent exposure.
Police Release CCTV Image of Suspect
The dark-haired man was pictured wearing a t-shirt. West Midlands Police issued the image as part of a public appeal, asking anyone who recognises the individual to come forward. The force has not confirmed whether the man is a suspect or a potential witness, but officers believe he may have information that could assist their investigation.
In a statement, a West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Appeal. Do you know who this is? We want to speak with him after a man exposed himself to a woman at a shop on Bull Street, Birmingham, at around 9.40am on July 27."
How to Help the Investigation
The spokesperson added: "If you can help with our investigation, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website. You can also contact us by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20/340843/26. Information can also be shared anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police have not disclosed further details about the victim or the specific shop involved. The incident took place during the morning rush hour in a busy commercial area of the city centre, and officers are urging anyone who was in the vicinity at the time to review their movements and come forward if they saw anything suspicious.
Appeal for Witnesses
West Midlands Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been in or near the shop on Bull Street around the time of the incident. The release of the CCTV image is part of an ongoing effort to trace the individual, who may hold crucial information about the case.
Members of the public with information can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously, ensuring that those who wish to remain unidentified can still assist the investigation. The crime reference number for the case is 20/340843/26, and all lines of inquiry remain open as officers continue their work.
