Police seek Wellington flasher

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Police say they are increasingly concerned about the behaviour of a man who has been exposing himself and showing pornography to teenage boys in the Wellington suburbs of Tawa and Linden.

There have now been six confirmed reports of indecent exposure and two reports of the man showing pornographic images to boys between the ages of 12 and 16 years.

In one incident last month the man was masturbating at the Tawa Railway Station when he called out to a 13-year-old boy.

The latest incident happened at Linden Railway Station, about 4pm on Saturday, when a 12-year-old boy was approached and shown pornographic images on the offender's cell phone.

Detective Terry Laws of Porirua CIB said another incident occurred near Tawa College. Schools in the area have been notified.

"These incidents have been very scary for the victims involved and we need help from the community to identify this man.

"Police want to locate this man before his behaviour escalates into something more sinister."

He was described as a European aged between 30 and 50 years, of medium build with grey hair and often wearing dark clothing. On six occasions he has been wearing a black beanie.

- NZPA