ORLANDO, Fla. – A 34-year-old man was arrested on allegations of exposing himself to a girl who was walking to school in Orlando, police said.
The Orlando Police Department said Gilmer Mauricio Medina was arrested in Osceola County on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and exhibition and exposure of sexual organs. Video of his arrest was released by police late Monday.
According to detectives, the girl was walking to Howard Middle School on Friday when the incident occurred near Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street in Thornton Park.
Detectives said Medina was naked inside a blue sedan as he followed the girl.
The girl ran away and reported the incident to her mother, who then called police, according to officials.
Detectives are working to find out if the incident was isolated or if there are any other victims.
Anyone with information can call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
On Friday, May 3, 2024 at approximately 8:30 a.m., a student was walking to school in the 200 block of North Eola Avenue when a suspect in a blue sedan approached her. The suspect was unclothed and exposing himself while in the vehicle. The student was able to walk away. pic.twitter.com/tanzP1tMic
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 7, 2024