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Same suspect exposes himself to three women in a parking garage within an hour

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The University of Nebraska Omaha Department of Public Safety issued a timely warning after receiving three separate reports of indecent exposure in the Pacific Street Parking Garage between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. In each report, a man driving a gray Hyundai sedan pulled up near a victim, asked a question about parking, and exposed himself when she approached the vehicle.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 UNO’s Department of Public Safety (UNODPS) has determined circumstances exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the UNO campus community. Please read this notification for additional information. This information is being released in accordance with the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly known as the “Clery Act,” which requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on, and near their respective campuses, including timely warnings of crimes that may represent a serious or ongoing threat to the safety of students or employees. Offense(s): Indecent Exposure: Location(s): Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets) Date/Time of Occurrence(s): 8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Description of Suspect(s): A white male, approximately 20-25 years old. Tall with dark hair. Last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt, blue jeans and gray shoes. Description of Suspect Vehicle(s): 2017 Grey Hyundai Alantra with Intransits Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, UNODPS received three reports of indecent exposure that occurred between 10:25 a.m and 11:30 a.m. in the Pacific Street Parking Garage (67th and Pacific Streets). Each victim provided similar accounts, reporting that while walking in the garage, a white male (described above), driving a grey vehicle (described above) parked near or pulled up close by. He summoned each victim over to his vehicle to ask a question about parking in the garage. Each victim observed the driver exposing his genitals. Anyone with information pertaining to this crime should contact UNODPS at 402.554.2648 or Omaha Police at 402.444.5636. Safety Tips: • Be aware of your surroundings. Know escape routes in your paths of travel. • Walk in pairs, if possible. • Park and walk in well-lit public areas. • If you are involved in, or a witness to, a situation that appears unsafe or makes you uncomfortable, go to a safe area and call for help. If you are ever in a situation where you are unsure or scared, call UNODPS immediately at 402.554.2648 or 911. A complete list of ways to report and additional support resources can be found at unomaha.edu/student-life/student-safety/index.php. Warning issued by: UNO’s Department of Public Safety
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UNO Timely Warning Bulletin — Indecent Exposure (Wayback of official unomaha.edu page)web.archive.org
Verbatim recovery from https://web.archive.org/web/20191210063326/https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2017/08/timely-warning-bulletin-indecent-exposure.php on 2026-07-18.
Three separate reports over roughly one hour, all describing the same suspect and vehicle, established the pattern that triggered a single combined bulletin rather than three individual warnings
The suspect's approach, luring victims to his car with a parking question before exposing himself, is described identically across all three reports
Names the exact structure, the Pacific Street Parking Garage at 67th and Pacific Streets, a real UNO facility
The vehicle description, a gray 2017 Hyundai Elantra with dealer in-transit tags, is unusually specific for a timely-warning bulletin and suggests witnesses got a close look
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Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 UNO’s Department of Public Safety (UNODPS) has determined circumstances exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the UNO campus community. Please read this notification for additional information. This information is being released in accordance with the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly known as the “Clery Act,” which requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on, and near their respective campuses, including timely warnings of crimes that may represent a serious or ongoing threat to the safety of students or employees. Offense(s): Indecent Exposure: Location(s): Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets) Date/Time of Occurrence(s): 8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Description of Suspect(s): A white male, approximately 20-25 years old. Tall with dark hair. Last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt, blue jeans and gray shoes. Description of Suspect Vehicle(s): 2017 Grey Hyundai Alantra with Intransits Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, UNODPS received three reports of indecent exposure that occurred between 10:25 a.m and 11:30 a.m. in the Pacific Street Parking Garage (67th and Pacific Streets). Each victim provided similar accounts, reporting that while walking in the garage, a white male (described above), driving a grey vehicle (described above) parked near or pulled up close by. He summoned each victim over to his vehicle to ask a question about parking in the garage. Each victim observed the driver exposing his genitals. Anyone with information pertaining to this crime should contact UNODPS at 402.554.2648 or Omaha Police at 402.444.5636. Safety Tips: • Be aware of your surroundings. Know escape routes in your paths of travel. • Walk in pairs, if possible. • Park and walk in well-lit public areas. • If you are involved in, or a witness to, a situation that appears unsafe or makes you uncomfortable, go to a safe area and call for help. If you are ever in a situation where you are unsure or scared, call UNODPS immediately at 402.554.2648 or 911. A complete list of ways to report and additional support resources can be found at unomaha.edu/student-life/student-safety/index.php. Warning issued by: UNO’s Department of Public Safety

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message is explicitly signed 'Warning issued by: UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS),' clearly naming the issuing authority.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)' clearly identifies the issuing authority.
    2. present: Signed 'Warning issued by: UNO's Department of Public Safety'.
    3. present: 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)' clearly identified as issuer.
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    5. present: 'UNODPS' (UNO Department of Public Safety) identifies the issuing authority.
    6. present: Signed by 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)'.
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    17. present: Signed 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)' as issuing authority.
    18. present: 'UNODPS' and 'Warning issued by' signature identify the issuing authority.
    19. present: 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)' is named issuer, signed 'Warning issued by'.
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    22. present: Signed 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)'.
    23. present: 'UNODPS' (UNO Department of Public Safety) identified as issuer, signed at end.
    24. present: 'UNODPS' and 'Warning issued by' identify the issuing department.
    25. present: 'UNO's Department of Public Safety (UNODPS)' clearly identified as issuer.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense/hazard being reported.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense/hazard.
    2. present: Names 'Indecent Exposure' as the offense.
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    7. present: States 'Indecent Exposure' as the specific offense.
    8. present: 'Indecent Exposure' named as offense.
    9. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense/threat.
    10. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense.
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    13. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense.
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    19. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense.
    20. present: Names 'Indecent Exposure' offense specifically.
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    24. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense.
    25. present: 'Indecent Exposure' names the specific offense/threat.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the alert gives the precise location, 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets).'

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' gives specific location.
    2. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' is specified.
    3. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' specified.
    4. present: Gives 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)'.
    5. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' gives location.
    6. present: Gives 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)'.
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    10. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' gives exact location.
    11. present: Gives 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)'.
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    13. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)' is specific.
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    16. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)' gives exact location.
    17. present: Gives 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)'.
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    22. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor (67th and Pacific Streets)'.
    23. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage' given as location.
    24. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage' gives the exact location.
    25. present: 'Pacific Street Parking Garage, second floor' gives exact location.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the message lists concrete safety tips such as walking in pairs, parking in well-lit areas, and calling for help, all instructing protective action.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'Park and walk in well-lit public areas' instruct protective actions.
    2. present: Provides safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas'.
    3. present: Safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'Park in well-lit areas' instruct action.
    4. present: Provides safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and to contact police if unsure.
    5. present: Safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'Park and walk in well-lit public areas' instruct protective action.
    6. present: Lists safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'Park...in well-lit public areas'.
    7. present: Provides safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'call for help'.
    8. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas' instruct recipients.
    9. present: Safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'call for help' instruct protective actions.
    10. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'call for help' instruct protective action.
    11. present: Provides safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'call for help'.
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    13. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas' give protective actions.
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    17. present: Gives safety tips like 'Be aware of your surroundings' and 'Walk in pairs'.
    18. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'call for help' instruct protective action.
    19. present: Lists safety tips like 'Walk in pairs' and 'call for help'.
    20. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas' are guidance.
    21. present: Lists safety tips like 'Be aware of your surroundings' and 'Walk in pairs'.
    22. present: Lists safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'call for help'.
    23. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas' instruct protective actions.
    24. present: Safety tips like 'walk in pairs' and 'park in well-lit areas' instruct protective behavior.
    25. present: Safety tips like 'Be aware of your surroundings' and 'Walk in pairs' instruct protective actions.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the alert gives both the issuance time (6:47 p.m., August 30, 2017) and the occurrence window (10:25-11:30 a.m.).

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' gives specific date and time.
    2. present: Gives '10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' on the stated date.
    3. present: '6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' and occurrence times given.
    4. present: Gives date/time '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.'.
    5. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' gives specific times.
    6. present: Gives date/time '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.'.
    7. present: Gives date/time '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.'
    8. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' given.
    9. present: 'between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' on the given date conveys time.
    10. present: 'between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' on a specific date given.
    11. present: Gives 'Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' and occurrence times.
    12. present: Gives date/time '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.'.
    13. present: 'Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' and incident time given.
    14. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' gives specific time.
    15. present: Gives date/time '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.'
    16. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' gives date/time.
    17. present: States 'Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' and occurrence times.
    18. present: 'Issued at 6:47 p.m....August 30, 2017' and occurrence times given.
    19. present: 'Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' gives exact time and date.
    20. present: Gives '10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' occurrence time and issue time.
    21. present: Gives 'between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' on 8/30/17.
    22. present: Gives 'Issued at 6:47 p.m.' and occurrence date/time.
    23. present: 'Issued at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017' gives exact time.
    24. present: Gives 'between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' and issue time '6:47 p.m.'.
    25. present: '8/30/17 between 10:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.' gives exact time/date.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: beyond describing the offense itself, the message states no forward-looking consequence, danger level, or severity.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: No stated consequence or severity beyond naming the offense.
    2. absent: No statement of potential harm beyond describing the offense itself.
    3. absent: No explicit statement of harm/severity beyond describing the offense.
    4. absent: No stated consequence beyond describing the offense itself.
    5. absent: No stated severity or consequence of the exposure itself.
    6. absent: No stated consequence beyond describing the offense.
    7. absent: No stated harm/severity beyond naming the offense.
    8. absent: No explicit harm/severity beyond the offense description.
    9. absent: No explicit statement of potential harm severity beyond the offense itself.
    10. absent: No stated harm severity beyond describing the offense itself.
    11. absent: No stated severity or potential harm beyond describing the offense.
    12. absent: No stated severity or consequence beyond describing the crime.
    13. absent: No stated severity or consequence of the exposure incident itself.
    14. absent: No stated consequence beyond describing the crime itself.
    15. absent: Describes the crime but no explicit statement of danger/severity beyond the act itself.
    16. absent: No stated severity or consequence beyond the offense description.
    17. absent: No stated potential harm beyond describing the offense itself.
    18. absent: No stated severity or consequence beyond describing the crime.
    19. absent: Describes the offense but does not state broader danger or severity beyond the incident itself.
    20. absent: No explicit statement of harm severity beyond describing the crime.
    21. absent: No stated harm/consequence beyond describing the offense itself.
    22. absent: No stated consequence or severity of the exposure incidents beyond describing them.
    23. absent: No stated potential harm or severity beyond describing the offense.
    24. absent: Describes the crime but states no explicit forward-looking harm or severity.
    25. absent: No stated harm or severity beyond describing the offense.

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Context

Background

On the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2017, three women reported the same man exposing himself to them in the Pacific Street Parking Garage at the University of Nebraska Omaha, a structure at 67th and Pacific Streets used by students and staff. In each case, the man pulled his gray Hyundai Elantra close to the victim, asked her a question about parking to draw her toward the vehicle, and exposed himself before driving off. The University of Nebraska Omaha Department of Public Safety issued a Clery Act timely-warning bulletin describing the pattern and the suspect's vehicle. UNO's public safety office has issued similar indecent-exposure and sexual-assault bulletins in other years, and student reporting has separately raised concerns about the timeliness of UNO's alert systems.
Analysis

Key Findings

Three separate victims described an identical suspect and lure tactic within a single hour, letting UNODPS treat the reports as one pattern rather than three isolated incidents
The suspect used a consistent method, asking a parking-related question to draw victims toward his vehicle before exposing himself
A precise vehicle description, a gray 2017 Hyundai Elantra with dealer in-transit tags, was included, unusually granular detail for a timely-warning bulletin
Parking structures are a recurring venue for indecent-exposure reports because they combine isolation with vehicle access
Outcome
UNODPS asked the public to report information to the department or the Omaha Police Department; the case does not appear to have resulted in a publicly reported arrest.
Provenance

Sources

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  1. Official
    Timely Warning Bulletin | Indecent Exposure - University of Nebraska Omaha News
    unomaha.edu
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  2. Official
    UNO Emergency Notifications
    unomaha.edu
    archived copy
  3. Student Paper
    Students worry UNO alert systems lack timeliness - The Gateway
    unothegateway.com
    archived copy
  4. Official
    UNO Timely Warning Bulletin — Indecent Exposure (Wayback of official unomaha.edu page)
    web.archive.org
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "University of Nebraska Omaha: Same suspect exposes himself to three women in a parking garage within an hour." Incident of August 30, 2017. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-nebraska-omaha-indecent-exposure-2017-08-30/

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