NJ Authorities Seek Man They Say Committed Lewd Act While Hiding In Bushes

EVESHAM, N.J. (CBS) -- Police in Evesham Township are investigating after they say a man committed a lewd act in a bush on Thursday afternoon.

The alleged incident took place around 4:43 p.m., near Kings Grant Drive and Woodlake Drive.

Police responded to a report that a man was hiding in the bushes while masturbating as three women approached.

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Authorities say a K-9 team arrived on the scene to begin a search for the suspect, but they were unable to locate him.

Officials say they believe the suspect fled the scene into the woods on E. Coventry Circle. Witnesses reported seeing a male, matching the description, running through the woods near Rice School.

Police describe the suspect as a white male, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark jogging pants. Authorities add that the description matches other reports of a man exposing himself in the same area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Evesham Police.