A man is wanted after being caught on video exposing himself and possibly defecating on the property of TLC Fellowship in Bonadelle Ranchos, Madera County, California, sometime after 10:50 p.m.
The incident occurred between 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday and 12:38 a.m. the following day at a church near Monreal Road and Avenue 15, where security cameras captured him exposing himself and possibly defecating on the property.
He is described as a white male with a crew cut wearing a blue overshirt, black pants, and a bicycle helmet.
The man remains unidentified at this time.
Investigators said the unknown man entered the church’s locked perimeter, where security cameras captured him exposing himself and possibly defecating on the property.
Law enforcement is now actively seeking the public’s assistance.
Anyone with information on his identity and/or whereabouts is asked to contact Deputy Chavez at 559-675-7770.
Multiple reporting channels are available for tips about the suspect’s identity and location.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can text “Tip MaderaSO” followed by your message to 888777 or via the Madera County Sheriff’s Mobile App.
Valley Crime Stoppers also accepts anonymous reports about the incident.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Valley Crime Stoppers by calling (559) 498-STOP (7867) or by texting “Tip MaderaSO” followed by a message to 888777.
TLC Fellowship is a nondenominational church in Madera that features contemporary, praise and worship and traditional hymn music styles, along with children’s ministry, nursery, adult education, youth group, and missions programs.
The security system at the church captured clear footage of the man’s actions during the nighttime hours.
The incident has prompted heightened security concerns at the church location and surrounding area.
Local authorities continue their investigation into the criminal trespass and indecent exposure incident.
The bicycle helmet worn by the suspect may provide a key detail for identification.
The suspect’s blue overshirt and black pants combination helps narrow the search parameters for deputies.
Residents of Bonadelle Ranchos and surrounding Madera County communities have been notified of the incident.
The church’s locked perimeter was bypassed by the suspect during the overnight window.
Authorities have not disclosed whether additional incidents at the location may be connected to this suspect.