Police Searching for Nude Man Caught Trespassing on Venango Catholic Property

| May 27, 2018

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Police Department is requesting assistance in attempting to identify and locate an individual in relation to a trespass and open lewdness criminal investigation.

Oil City Police received a call from a concerned citizen who reported that on Saturday, May 26, around 6:30 a.m. while walking his/her dogs in the area of the Venango Catholic High School (VCHS), he/she came in contact with a naked male in the woods near the school.

The concerned citizen stated that he/she has finished his/her morning walk around the ballfield and make his/her way to the hilltop to walk back down towards the school. Upon reaching the crest of the hill to descend, he/she came into contact with a Caucasian male, of approximately 5’8″ to 6′ in height, medium build, around 30 years old, with light colored hair. The male was entirely nude, standing in the middle of a clear-cut pathway. The citizen stated that the individual appeared to be startled, as well, and did cover himself up upon realizing that he was not alone.

The concerned citizen fled the area and notified police.

The property the male was observed on is the posted private property of Venango Catholic High School.

Officers were in the area and nearly on the scene when the call was received from the complainant. A foot search of the school’s property, as well as the surrounding posted private property, was completed, without any contact with the individual.

Officers notified and conducted a follow-up with the owner of the posted private property that surrounds Venango Catholic High School. The individual related that he/she have had ongoing issues with trespassers both of foot and motor vehicle.

Officers conducted a canvass of the Mitchell Avenue neighborhood area, as well, which developed no additional leads.

Anyone with information as to the identity and location of the suspect in this investigation is asked to contact the Oil City Police Department at 814-678-3080.


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