Netanya mother chases suspect after indecent exposure near playground, leading to arrest
A man around 40 exposed himself near Sarah Aaronsohn (Gan HaShoshanim) playground in central Netanya on November 12 before the mother tracked him for police.
A disturbing incident took place on the evening of November 12, 2026, at Sarah Aaronsohn playground (Gan HaShoshanim) in central Netanya. According to Orna News, a young mother walking with her daughter saw a man around age 40 near the southern exit with his trousers lowered, performing an indecent act in public while calling out for her to approach.
The mother shouted back that police were on the way and that she would not let him get away this time. She stated it was the second time the same man had harassed her daughter, adding that an earlier police complaint she filed had previously been closed.
After he fled toward the corner of Rosh Pina and Ben Yehuda streets, the mother followed him along adjacent streets and relayed updates to responding officers. Using her information, police located and arrested the suspect.
News and photo source: Orna News (photo: Orna News).
