Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Looking for Indecent Exposure Suspect near Ridgewood in The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- On September 15, 2022, at around 11:00 am, MCTXSheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of an Indecent Exposure on the running trails behind Ridgewood Park in The Woodlands. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect approached a female jogger, touched her on the buttocks, and then exposed himself. The jogger acted quickly, pushing the male away. The suspect ran north towards the soccer fields.

The suspect is described as a black male, age 25-30 years old, 5’8-5’10 with a muscular build. He was wearing a dark shirt, grey jogging pants, and black and white shoes. If you are approached by a male matching this description on any of the trails or parks in that area, please report it to law enforcement immediately.

Please remember these safety tips when exercising outdoors:

• Always pay attention to your surroundings and those around you
• Consider leaving one earbud out so you can hear and maintain situational awareness
• Exercise with friends or a partner
• As the days grow shorter, be aware and plan accordingly; avoid exercising alone after dark
• Consider taking a self-defense class; MCTXSheriff offers FREE R.A.D. Women’s Self-Defense classes. Visit MCTXSheriff.org and click on the ‘Women’s Self-Defense’ link at the bottom of our page