Thomas Rees, 28, was arrested after a woman filmed him exposing himself outside a school in Darlington. Analysis of his phone revealed nine videos of him committing similar offenses across the North of England. Police are now appealing for victims to come forward.
A serial flasher filmed himself attacking seven women in Leeds and Sheffield - now police need to find his victims. The man, described as a dangerous predator, has since admitted to exposing himself nine times after a quick-thinking mum filmed him after he harassed her outside a school.
Thomas Rees, 28, was arrested at his home in Harrogate on Monday, January 27, after a woman who had been on her way to pick up her children from a school in Darlington was approached by a man driving a white rental van. The man, who was committing a sex act on himself, asked the woman if she would sleep with him before driving away. The woman managed to take some photographs of the van showing a partial registration number, which officers from Darlington CID used to track down the driver. After Rees' arrest, analysis of his phone found several videos saved inside a locked folder which showed him committing similar offences to the one in Darlington on at least nine separate occasions across the North of England, including Sheffield and Leeds. Now, an urgent appeal to identify the victims is underway. The attacks happened in the following locations in September and October last year: Gateshead: High Heworth Lane Leeds: Berkeley Terrace, Bayswater Mount, Compton Avenue, Seaforth Avenue and Gledhow Road Sheffield: Wheldrake Road and Firth Park Road Constable Daniela Jones said: “I’d like to commend the woman in this case who, despite being distressed and upset by what she had witnessed, managed to take pictures of Rees’ van as he fled the scene. “Her quick-thinking actions ultimately enabled us to track down and arrest a dangerous sexual predator and get him off the streets where he cannot cause any further harm. “Our enquiries have revealed that Rees preyed on women across the north of the country, in particular in Gateshead, Leeds, and Sheffield. We would like to speak to anyone who may have been a victim of his abhorrent behaviour – if you have then please get in touch.” Rees was charged with nine counts of exposure and appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, January 28, where he admitted the offences. He was remanded in custody to appear back at court on Tuesday, February 18, for sentencing. Durham Constabulary Detective A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: 'Their enquiries have revealed that Thomas Rees preyed on a number of women across the north of the country, including in Sheffield. He will be sentenced on Tuesday, February 18, after admitting nine counts of exposure. 'Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have been a victim of his abhorrent behaviour.' A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed Rees' arrest and court date and urged other potential victims to call 101.
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