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Police Seeking Suspect After Committing Lewd Act in Library 6-24-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-19419

Date/Time:  Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 at 12:59PM

Location: Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is seeking the identity of the suspect pictured below after he allegedly committed a sex act in the Dover Public Library.  At approximately 12:59PM on Saturday, June 22nd, officers responded after a 17-year-old female reported that she was working on a computer on the 3rd floor of the library.  During that time, she looked over and observed the male suspect seated in a lounge chair rubbing his exposed penis.  The female left quickly and reported the incident, but the suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival.  

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.