Crime

Man who exposed himself to young women in Brookline had stun gun, handcuffs in vehicle, police say

Police believe there are more potential victims.

By Lindsay Shachnow

July 18, 2024

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Brookline police on Sunday identified and arrested a man who allegedly exposed himself to two young women last month, and they said there may be other victims.

The man was found to have handcuffs and a stun gun in his vehicle following the arrest, police said.

Surveillance video from June 22 in the Coolidge Corner area shows a woman jogging, followed by a gray pickup truck belonging to the suspect. The man had exposed himself to two women, according to Brookline Police Department Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell.

“A man approached them and exposed himself to them — pretty graphic,” Campbell told NBC10 Boston.

On July 14, an officer identified a gray Dodge Ram pick-up truck as a vehicle from the ongoing open investigation, according to a statement from the Brookline Police Department. The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver produced what turned out to be false identification, police said.

The officer believed the man to be the suspect in the investigation and placed him under arrest, police said.

Fingerprint results revealed the suspect’s true identity as Darryl L. Breen, who police found also had an arrest warrant out for him in Florida. Police said Breen was in possession of a stun gun, BB gun, and two pairs of handcuffs at the time of the arrest.

The department determined that in addition to Brookline, Breen was most likely active in Allston and Back Bay. 

“​​We believe that there are other victims of similar incidents within the last several weeks that may have or may not have been reported to law enforcement,” the statement says.

Authorities ask that anyone who recognizes the individual or believes they may have been a victim to contact Brookline Police Detectives at 617-730-2244, or contact the police department within the jurisdiction that the incident occurred.

Breen is in custody on a 20-day hold and is due in court in early August, according to the statement.