Crime, Poole | Posted on January 5th, 2026 | return to news

Indecent exposure incidents in Poole

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incidents in Canford Heath or people with CCTV or dashcam images to come forward.

Police are keen to establish the identity of a man who has been indecently exposing himself in the Canford Heath area.

Investigations are ongoing into three reports of a man exposing himself to women.

The first incident occurred in Ryall Road at around 7am on Sunday 7 December 2025, a further incident was reported at around 7am on Wednesday 31 December 2025 in Warburton Road and the third reported incident was at around 7.10am on Saturday 3 January 2026 in Ryall Road.

The incidents are believed to involve the same male suspect.

Police Constable John Upsher, of Poole police, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation into these incidents, and I am keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the relevant locations around the timeframes mentioned.

“I would also urge residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity around the time of the incidents, to please review any available footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.

“Furthermore, I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a similar incident who has not already reported it to police, to please come forward so we can investigate appropriately.

“Finally, I would urge anyone who does find themselves the victim of an exposure incident of this nature to please contact us immediately, so we can respond swiftly and take positive action.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260 000923. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.