Police: Serial flasher exposing self at Houston-area universities

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Michael William Miles
Michael William Miles was arrested on a charge of indecent exposure at the University of Houston-Downtown.
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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- UT-Houston police are warning students and staff to be on the lookout for a registered sex offender accused of flashing people at other Houston-area university campuses.

The University of Texas Police at Houston identified the suspect as 50-year-old Michael William Miles. They say Miles was arrested Saturday by University of Houston-Downtown police on a charge of indecent exposure and is suspected in another case reported earlier this week at the University of St. Thomas.

Police say Miles already has one prior charge of indecent exposure stemming from an incident at the University of Houston Main Campus.

Miles' criminal history dates back to 1998 and includes indecent exposure, burglary of a habitation and trespassing. He's also a registered sex offender.

Miles is 6'2, weighs about 225 pounds and has blue eyes and brown hair.

Anyone who sees him is urged to contact UT Police at 713-792-2890.