Lakewood Police Searching for Bicycle Groping, Indecent Exposure Suspect

Authorities say the man targeted multiple victims along the Bear Creek Greenbelt trail.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:34am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a bicycle tire tread against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The harsh flash photography of a bicycle tire tread evokes the gritty investigation into a series of sexual crimes along a local trail.Lakewood Today

Police in Lakewood, Colorado are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of groping a woman and exposing himself to two other victims on Sunday, March 29. The incidents occurred along the Bear Creek Greenbelt trail, with the suspect fleeing eastbound after the initial groping incident.

Why it matters

Incidents of sexual assault and indecent exposure can have a traumatic impact on victims and undermine community safety. Lakewood police are seeking to quickly identify and apprehend the suspect to prevent further crimes and provide support to those affected.

The details

According to authorities, the first incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on March 29, when a woman was groped on her buttock by a man on a bicycle who followed her from the Stone House grounds to the Bear Creek K-8 School via the Bear Creek Greenbelt. The suspect then fled eastbound on the trail and was later seen exposing himself to two other victims near where the trail crosses Wadsworth Boulevard into Denver.

  • The incidents occurred on Sunday, March 29 around 2:15 p.m.

The players

Lakewood Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the crimes and seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.

Unidentified Suspect

A Hispanic male with a medium build, black hair, wearing a hat, a white sweatshirt with a large dark dragon pattern, and dark jeans, who is accused of groping a woman and exposing himself to two other victims along the Bear Creek Greenbelt trail.

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What they’re saying

“Incidents of sexual assault and indecent exposure can have a traumatic impact on victims and undermine community safety.”

— Lakewood Police Department

What’s next

Lakewood police are asking anyone with information about the suspect's identity or the incidents to contact them immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for vigilance and community cooperation to identify and apprehend suspects accused of sexual crimes in order to protect public safety and support victims.