Shoppers in the Five Points area of Jacksonville say an accused flasher is roaming the streets and disturbing people and businesses.
Action News Jax discovered the man, Erick Lejune, has been in and out of jail dozens of times.
According to reports, Lejune was arrested a week ago for flashing businesses, and released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Shoppers in 5 Points say this man has been flashing people in the area. We're digging into his criminal history at 5:35 on @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/5lDbfZMudK
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) June 21, 2017
Shop managers tell Action News Jax the man waits outside for customers going in and out of stores.
"It is frustrating and it makes me afraid," said local resident Jihan Grant who was walking in Five Points recently when she noticed Lejune following her.
A business manager who didn’t want to be identified says she saw him pull down his pants, showing his private parts.
"You don't want any kids walking around and seeing some guy flashing himself," said the manager.
Action News Jax looked into Lejune's criminal history and found out he’s a registered sex offender who's been arrested at least 25 times for charges like fraud, trespassing and battery. Those charges span 3 counties.
"Someone with a background like that coming in here, it's bothersome, it's worrisome," said Grant.
Residents and businesses in the Five Points area want to know why with his record, Lejune isn't in jail.
Action News Jax Crime and Safety expert Ken Jefferson says only the justice system has a say in how much time Lejune serves.
"With the jails being overcrowded more than likely he's not going to get very much time," says Jefferson.
Business owners and customers in Five Points say they will call police every time they see Lejune.
5 Points shoppers say they're sick of being flashed by a registered sex offender. @ 6:45 our expert on why he isn't behind bars
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) June 21, 2017
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