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MARICOPA, AZ(AZFamily) — Following a year-long investigation, a man has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself in view of a girl in early 2025. Now, police are looking for other potential victims.
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The investigation began in February 2025, when a girl reported seeing a man expose himself in a public area at the Villages neighborhood clubhouse, which is near West Smith Enke and North Maricopa Roads.
After the incident was reported to police, detectives developed a composite sketch of the suspect and pursued other leads in an effort to identify him. Police say no viable leads were developed and the case went cold.
In 2026, investigators received new information that allowed detectives to reopen the investigation and identify a suspect. In June 2026, detectives arrested 62-year-old Joel Najera Perez of Maricopa.
During an interview with investigators, police say Perez admitted to exposing himself in the area of the Villages clubhouse during the timeframe of the reported incident. He was arrested and booked into the Pinal County Jail on one felony count of indecent exposure to a minor.
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Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who had contact with Perez or experienced similar incidents to contact the Maricopa Police Department. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 520-568-3673.
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