Three women say they have repeatedly seen a man masturbating near the benches and playground at Baldwin Park in Savannah, a park used by children.
Jane Mansel, a witness and member of the Baldwin Park Neighborhood Association, said the latest incident occurred last week and bodily fluids were left where children play.
Neighbor Cyerra Britt said she witnessed the conduct twice. During one encounter, she said, she sent friends a warning to stay away as children began arriving.
Allyson Short said she confronted the man and recalled him answering, “Oh, yeah, having some fun.”
One mother said she filed a police report and was told by the Savannah Police Department that video proof was needed for officers to intervene. Britt said she wants police to meet with neighbors to discuss a response that does not depend on someone recording the behavior.
At 3 p.m. Monday, the department said it could not provide more information in response to a records request because the report includes allegations of child abuse. The response did not identify a police finding or case outcome.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
