The Brief
- Police say three separate indecent exposure and assault cases happened on August 3, August 4 and August 5 at Dollar Tree stores in the Philadelphia area.
- Officials believe some incidents may be linked to a possible social media trend, but are still investigating connections.
- Warrants have been issued for two suspects, while police continue to search for a third man accused of assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
PHILADELPHIA – Police are investigating three incidents at different Dollar Tree stores across the Philadelphia region after reports of indecent exposure and assault. Authorities say these cases, which happened on three consecutive days in August, may be part of a disturbing social media trend. Officials have issued arrest warrants for two suspects and are asking for public help to identify the man involved in a third case, according to the Springfield Police Department.
What we know:
Customers at several Dollar Tree locations reported unsettling behavior over three days in August, police said. …