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Man arrested after allegedly 'exposing himself' near Akl kindergarten

By 1News Reporters
May 30, 2024
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy said the man was in the vicinity of Gillies Ave in Epsom at 8.15am.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy said the man was in the vicinity of Gillies Ave in Epsom at 8.15am. (Source: 1News)

A man has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself near a kindergarten in Auckland this morning.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rachel Dolheguy said the man was in the vicinity of Gillies Ave in Epsom at 8.15am, where he was allegedly exposing himself near a kindergarten.

She said the 41-year-old was quickly taken into custody after police arrived.

"He is facing a charge of obscenely exposes person in public and was due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.

"I would like to acknowledge the people in Epsom who quickly reported this matter to us so that we could respond and deal with the situation," Dolheguy said.

"This behaviour is appalling and has no place in the community."

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