Man exposed himself and masturbated in hotel lobby, Columbus OH
Sex CrimesPolice responded to a report of a man exposing himself and masturbating in the lobby of a hotel near Clara Street. Officers searched the area and checked the men's restroom, where the suspect was thought to be hiding. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a brown jacket and black hat.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 6 Northeast
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Transcript:
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7 if you'll copy before near Clara Street at the comfort suites in the lobby male black brown jacket black hat grayed white pants carrying a book bag masturbating in the lobby touching collars girlfriend went into the men's restroom just now 20 in the cover
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that's that my copy 2 40 in a slot 2 4 a copy
00:29
Daniel pulling up on that 44.
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I copy.
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Do you want me to hold you?
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No advice?
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I copy.
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5-3 could have me.
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5-3, I copy.
00:47
5-3, I copy.
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I'd be walking south on Clara, he's apparently not inside anymore.
00:55
There was a guy that roughly matched the description, southbound Clara as I was pulling up on the east side of the street.
01:03
I copy.
01:15
Yeah, this is about 5'9, about 180 pounds probably.
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And probably in his 20s.
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Hey,
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this guy I'd walk in,
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isn't him?
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This guy walking northbound, I saw one southbound earlier.
01:37
He's going to be slightly unshaven but not full beard.
01:45
If you're saying he's still in the bathroom, there is someone in the bathroom, so I'm going to check it out now.
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I copy.
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I'll copy.
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I'll get back with you.
01:57
You know,
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he's in the bathroom, or someone's in the bathroom and they're not coming out, but I'll give him a second.
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He's pooping.
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Do we have a victim on this or did somebody see him 44 and in the lobby? Yeah, our victims here.
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Location mentioned:
Exit 111, 1690 Clara St I-71, Columbus, OH 43211
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