Police hunt for Footscray flasher

A facial composite image of the suspect. Supplied.

Police are seeking help identifying a man who exposed himself and masturbated in front of two teenage girls in Footscray last month.

The 13 and 15-year-old girls were waiting at a bus stop on Essex Street on Monday, June 27, when they were approached by a man between 4.30pm and 5pm.

He exposed his penis to the girls and masturbated in front of them before walking down a nearby laneway.

The incident took place near Eleanor Street, outside St John Primary School.

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released a facial composite image of the suspect.

The man is described as Caucasian, aged in his 30s, about 170-173cm tall, with short brown hair and brown eyes.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a blue vest, black top and black jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au