Woman who "flashed at mother and children" is caught on camera by alleged victim
This woman was being sought by police today on suspicion of flashing at a car full of young children and their mother in an Asda car park in the West Midlands.
The photos were taken by the mother after an argument got out of hand at the supermarket in Smethwick.
Officers, who say it is the first case of a woman flasher they can recall, said the woman pictured had approached the alleged victims in their car and became argumentative.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Out of the blue she unzipped her three quarter length jacket which revealed she was completely naked."
The scene was said to have been witnessed by the woman's children, aged 13, 12, 10 and four.
The 33-year-old victim, from Warley, followed the woman and took a number of mobile phone images.
Acting Sergeant James Proffitt, from West Bromwich investigation team, said: "In all my years, I have never known of a lady flasher. What has happened here is a sexual offence and the victim was understandably shocked and offended.
"The woman had no regard for the young children who were exposed to this kind of behaviour.
"This is a very serious crime and we would appeal to anyone who may know this woman to call us.
"Why the woman did this still remains unclear and this is now an opportunity for her to contact us and explain."
Anyone with information should call A/Sgt Proffitt on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
