Man Exposes Himself to Students Walking Home From School

Two elementary-school aged girls were walking on Musket Trail Road Tuesday at about 3:30 p.m., when a man drove by and exposed himself to them.

The male was described as a white male, approximately 5’10” to 5’11” tall, 60 to 70 years old with grey hair and a “fat hairy belly.” The male was driving an older (more rounded than square) style SUV or station wagon, dull grey in color with a Connecticut license plate.

The girls reported the incident to their parents, who, in turn, contacted the police and filed a report. The police are investigating the incident. The has stepped up patrols in the area and around the schools.

"I have been asked if there is any relationship to the recent exposures in West Hartford," said Lieutenant Nicholas Boulter of the Simsbury Police Department. "I can tell you that we are currently working with the West Hartford Police to determine if there are any relations."

Squadron Line Elementary School Principal Kerry Jones and Superintendent of Schools Diane Ullman sent out emails to parents. Musket Trail is close to Squadron Line, where the girls attend school.

“We have made crossing guards and all staff aware of the description of the suspect and vehicle,” wrote Jones. “Please remind your children to be aware of their surroundings when they are walking or when they are riding their bikes to or from school. We urge you as parents to have a discussion with your children about strangers. Make sure they use the Three R's (run, remember, and report) if they are approached. It is particularly important for children to report such incidents to an adult immediately. Also, please make sure your children know whom they should contact if you are not at home. Here at Squadron Line, we are reviewing all of these cautionary steps with our students.”

If you have any information about this incident, call Detective Sergeant Thomas Sheehan at 860-658-3140 or the Simsbury Police Department at 860-658-3100. If you see a suspicious vehicle or person matching the above description in your immediate area, call 911.