Police blotter: Sex offender accused of indecent exposure, peeping

A 28-year-old Alexandria man faces charges of indecent exposure, peeping and sex offender violations after he was allegedly seen masturbating outside a Groveton area home on Saturday.

Police said Monday that Harry Ross was spotted by a resident in front of a home in the 3500 block of Holly Hill Road (see map) around 6:30 p.m. The victim told police she saw a shirtless man through the window committing the act and immediately dialed 911. 

Ross was arrested after allegedly running away to a nearby laundry room. 

Ross is a registered sex offender in Virginia, having been convicted in 2013 of having carnal knowledge of a child 13 to 15 years old.

Larceny: 2600 block of Arlington Drive, property from residence
Larceny: 6100 block of Bayliss Place, sunglasses from vehicle
Larceny: 5700 block of Fenwick Drive, wallet from vehicle
Larceny: 5800 block of North Kings Highway, beer from business
Larceny: 7700 block of Richmond Highway, tools from vehicle
Larceny: 8400 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from residence
Larceny: 8800 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from residence
Larceny: 7500 block of Vernon Square Drive, bicycle and shovel from residence

Stolen Vehcile: 5700 block of Fenwick Drive, 2014 KIA Sorrento