WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Law enforcement agencies working on the case of the man exposing himself to women have revealed the name of the suspect.

They say he is 42-year-old Robert Edward Smith Jr. of Virginia.

The warrant naming Smith is out of Granville, W. Va., one of the five places he allegedly exhibited himself in the tri-state area.

Officials say he is not yet in custody.

Ohio County Sheriff Nelson Croft says Ohio County Detective Major Doug Ernest has been working on the case in conjunction with other agencies.

The man allegedly exposed himself in retail stores in Cambridge, St. Clairsville, Triadelphia, South Strabane Township, and Granville.

The incidents all took place within several hours, officials said, and involved retail stores including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Targe

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