Parents warned of possible pedophile at youth sports events

Johnson City police are warning parents, especially parents with children attending sporting events, to be alert for a possible male pedophile.

The man, described as white and between the ages of 25 and 35, was reported on two or three occasions to have exposed himself to youngsters at athletic events at North Side Park, police said.

The man was reported by some as having earrings in both ears. The earrings appeared to be horseshoe-shaped, with balls at the end. The man had dark hair and a medium build. He was wearing sunglasses, black shorts and a red T-shirt, police said.

The man left the park in a vehicle described as a newer model, bright metallic blue, sporty, two-door car, possibly a Chevrolet, with a factory rear spoiler, according to Smith.

Anyone with information may call the Johnson City Police Department at 729-9321.