POLICE are searching for a man who flashed a female motorist.

Officers were called after the incident, which took place as the woman was driving along Parkstone Road past the entrance to Poole Park at around 10.45pm on Wednesday, September 27.

The victim saw a man hiding behind railings before he exposed himself.

The suspect is described as of Hispanic appearance, aged in his mid-30s, of large build, and with dark brown hair styled into a bowl cut.

He was wearing a multi-coloured jacket with big colourful stripes that looked like a blanket and jeans. He also carried a backpack.

PC Craig Tiernan, of Poole police, called for anyone with information to contact Dorset Police.

Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will be carrying out high visibility patrols in the area to offer reassurance and can be approached with any concerns.

To speak to officers, visit dorset.police.uk or call 101, quoting occurrence number 55170151328.