A SERIAL flasher has left three women distressed after carrying out an indecent act on himself in East Kilbride.

Cops are hunting for the young pervert who first struck at around 2.15pm on Thursday, July 19.

A 67-year-old woman was walking in a wooded area near to Troon Avenue when a man exposed himself and carried out an indecent act on himself.

The second incident took place at around 6pm on Sunday, July 22. A 65-year-old woman was walking her dog in a wooded area near Greenhills Road and Swift Place when a man exposed himself and carried out an indecent act on himself.

The third incident took place at around 6.45pm on Monday, August 6. A 45-year-old woman was walking her dog in a wooded area near to Durban Avenue when a man exposed himself and carried out an indecent act on himself.

Inspector Aidan Higgans, of East Kilbride Police Office, said: “These three women have been left distressed by these incidents. Extensive police enquiries have been ongoing since the initial incident was reported to police with officers following a number of lines of enquiry. They have been speaking to people in each location and following up on all investigative opportunities. We have also increased both uniformed and plain-clothes patrols in the area.

“We believe that the same young man is responsible for these three crimes and he is described as white, between 14 and 20 years of age, and around 5ft 8 inches in height with short fair hair. He has been described as wearing a dark grey coloured sports top or a blue t-shirt with black jogging trousers. He may carry a black rucksack.

“Our investigation continues to trace the young man responsible, and at this time I would urge any witnesses, or anyone who saw a man matching this description, or indeed anyone with information on his identity to contact East Kilbride Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 4050 of 6th August. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”