They say perpatrators are more likely to reoffend if they get away with it.
Gardaí are asking victims to report incidents of sexual harassment to prevent perpatrators reoffending in future.
It comes after a man in his 40s allegedly exposed himself to two teenage girls in Mullingar on Saturday afternoon.
Crime Prevention Officer for Westmeath, Sergeant John McWalter is urging anyone who has a similar experience to involve the authorities immediately:
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