Crime & Safety

Man Arrested After Reportedly Exposing Himself in a Car

A witness followed the man and gave his location to police.

have arrested a man for indecent exposure after a witness reported him masturbating inside a vehicle near the First Street Sunday morning, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department.

The witness reported seeing Gilroy resident Gilberto Perez Loza, 49, inside of a vehicle on the 700 block of First Street at 9:44 a.m. Sunday, police said.

The witness followed the vehicle as it drove away and directed officers to its location. Police conducted a traffic stop and arrested Perez on an indecent exposure charge, according to the release.

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Those with information about the crime can call Gilroy police at 408-846-0350. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call WeTip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).


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