Hunt for man who 'exposed himself on a tram in front of children'

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following an indecent act on a Melbourne tram last month which was committed in the presence of two children.

Investigators have been told the man was on a route 16 tram on Sunday 11 June about 4.30pm when he exposed himself several times as the tram travelled through St Kilda.

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after an indecent exposure indecent on a Melbourne tram. Source: Victoria Police
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after an indecent exposure indecent on a Melbourne tram. Source: Victoria Police

The man then disembarked the tram at Union Street, Windsor after the incidents, which occurred in the presence of a seven and a one-year-old child.

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and have released CCTV and images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the matter.

The Transit Crime Investigation Unit has released CCTV footage of the man they wish to speak to. Source: Victoria Police
The Transit Crime Investigation Unit has released CCTV footage of the man they wish to speak to. Source: Victoria Police

The man is believed to be aged in his 40s, with a dark beard and medium build with a "pot belly".

At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey hooded jumper, grey tracksuit pants, blue and yellow sneakers and a black hat.

The man was wearing a grey hooded jumper and black cap. Source: 7 News
The man was wearing a grey hooded jumper and black cap. Source: 7 News

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au