Image appeal following suspicious behaviour in Bournemouth

Officers are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify following inappropriate sexual behaviour and outraging public decency in Bournemouth.

On Thursday 16 April 2026, a man approached two female victims in Exeter Crescent.

He made inappropriate sexual comments and performed an indecent act underneath his clothing.

The man followed the victims into Slim Chickens whereby they sought help from staff, who asked the man to leave.

Police Constable Jamie Stone, of Bournemouth Police, said: “This incident made the victims feel extremely uncomfortable and we have been carrying out numerous enquiries to try and identify the person responsible.

“I am now issuing an image of a man I would like to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please come forward.”

View image here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/7e924df8-1584-f111-9d9b-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260054564. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.