FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ferndale police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest in a series of inappropriate contacts with women in the community.
Officials have released 2 pictures of a man who they say on three known occasions has inappropriately touched women while passing them on a bicycle. The incidents occurred in different areas of the city. Police released the following list of incidents:
- 7/12/24 approx. 4pm in the area of Vester Ave and Woodward Ave
- 8/5/24 approx. 8:40pm in the area of Woodward Ave and E. Breckenridge St
- 10/21/24 approx. 7:20pm in the area of Farmdale St and West Troy St.
The man is described as:
- A black male
- With long curly hair
- Seen riding a mountain-style bicycle
- and has been targeting women walking alone
Officers urge all residents, particularly women, to pay attention while walking, avoid distractions like phones or headphones, and report any suspicious behavior immediately.
Anyone with information on who the man might be, or any past incidents that have not been reported to police, is asked to contact the Ferndale Police Department at (248) 541-3650.
