A man will face court today charged following an investigation into alleged indecent exposure in the State’s Hunter region.
Just before 7.40pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were called to a hall on Cumberland Street, Cessnock, following reports of inappropriate behaviour.
Following the incident police commenced an investigation.
On Thursday 17 September 2026, police received multiple reports of a man allegedly taking items from a supermarket on Keene Street, Cessnock.
During the incidents, it will be alleged the man – aged 37 – exposed himself both in the supermarket, and outside in the nearby area.
Following inquiries, yesterday (Saturday 19 September 2026), police arrested the man on Cumberland Street, Cessnock.
He was taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with three counts of larceny value less than or equal to $2000, two counts of behave in offensive manner in or near public place or school, and carry out sexual act with another without consent.
The man was refused bail to appear at Local Bail Division Court 2 today (Sunday 20 September 2026).