A whistling teenager who indecently exposed himself four times to young girls was today being hunted by police.

The boy, thought to be between 15 and 18, targeted girls aged around 13 and 14 within a quarter mile radius of Manor Road, Benfleet.

Rayleigh police have said three of the incidents took place at about 7am, while the victims were carrying out paper rounds.

Sometimes the teenager is said to have whistled towards the girls to get their attention before committing an indecent act.

Police say the boy is white, between 5ft 4in and 5ft 6in tall. He is slim with dark hair gelled into spikes or into a quiff, with a spotty complexion.

He is thought to wear a black Puffa-style jacket and is believed to ride a BMX or mountain style bike.

All the incidents took place between September 2002 and April 2003. Call police on 01268 775533 or Crimestoppers, anonymously,on 0800 555111

Published Friday, May 23, 2003

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