Exhibitionist shocks shopper: Police are looking for whistleblowers in Erlangen!

Exhibitionist shocks shopper: Police are looking for whistleblowers in Erlangen!

In Erlangen, citizens witnessed a worrying incident in a discount store on Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025. A 40-year-old woman was harassed by a man who exposed himself in front of her. This unmistakable exhibitionist act took place on the street “Am Anger”. The perpetrator left the market in an unknown direction without paying any further attention to the woman concerned. Despite intensive searches by the Erlangen City Police Department, the man has not yet been found, which is why the Erlangen Criminal Investigation Department has now taken over the investigation. The police called on the public to help and ask them to report any information they may have by calling 0911/2112-3333. [inFranken] reports that there is currently no description of the suspect, which makes the search even more difficult.

But the incident is not the only one recently. In November 2024, an unknown man also appeared in an exhibitionistic manner at a playground on Mozartstrasse, which frightened two elementary school-age children. They reported that the man was visibly manipulating his penis and watching them do it. The children, in fear, decided to leave the place and go home. In this case too, the search for the perpetrator was unsuccessful. The criminal police say that the man is around 175 to 180 cm tall and between 40 and 50 years old. He had a normal build and Western European appearance. He was wearing a dark jacket, probably dark blue, and matching jeans. [Bavaria Police] emphasizes that information is also welcome here.

Exhibitionism in Germany

These incidents shed light on a larger problem. If you look at the statistics of the last few years, you can see that the number of cases of exhibitionist acts recorded by the police in Germany has been increasing since 2014. By 2024, various cases have been registered that could affect the public sense of security in the affected regions. The latest publication from the Federal Criminal Police Office is particularly informative and proves this increasing trend. [Statista] breaks down this data and offers a closer look at an issue that concerns many people. It becomes clear that these types of incidents need to be taken seriously to ensure safety in public spaces.

Given these developments, it is important that the population not only supports each other, but also monitors closely and reports suspicious activity. Even if the perpetrators have not yet been caught, every clue plays a crucial role in avoiding such shocking situations in the future.