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Princeton NJ Police Department
Tuesday August 27th, 2024 :: 08:55 a.m. EDT

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Public Safety Advisory Incident: Lewdness

Public Safety Advisory
Incident: Lewdness
Yesterday, 08/26/2024, at approximately 5:50 pm, an unknown male exposed himself to a female jogger while on the D&R Canal towpath in the area west of Alexander Street.  Immediately after doing so, the unknown male fled from the area and proceeded toward West Windsor. Patrols responded and checked the area but were not able to locate the suspect. The male was described as having a black backpack, holding a sweater, and had his face covered.  If you have any information relevant to this incident, please contact the Princeton Police Department at 609-921-2100.  The New Jersey State Park Police were advised of the incident and are investigating. 
Please use caution and be vigilant while jogging/walking through remote areas.

  • Report suspicious behavior or activity immediately by calling 9-1-1 
  • Carry a cell phone with you for emergencies
  • Stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings
  • Avoid jogging/walking alone when possible
  • Know the area. Stay on marked trails and avoid venturing into unknown or secluded areas.

Instructions:

Please report suspicious activity to the Princeton Police Department

Address/Location
Princeton NJ Police Department
1 Valley Rd
Princeton, NJ 08542

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-921-2100

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Police Activity

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