LMPD files charges after indecent exposure incident reported at TJ Maxx on Taylorsville Road

Louisville Metro Police Department has charged a man in connection with an alleged indecent exposure incident at a TJ Maxx store on Taylorsville Road, according to the department and a report published Monday by WAVE.

WAVE reported that multiple witnesses followed the man after the incident and filmed him, and that the witnesses also called police. In the period before officers could arrive, the man left the area, the report said.

LMPD said the case was advanced after the department received public tips that helped investigators locate the man. WAVE reported that detectives used those tips to identify and find the suspect tied to the allegation.

The report did not provide additional details such as the man’s name, age, or the exact statutory charge level. It also did not specify whether LMPD had announced any additional counts beyond the indecent exposure allegation, or whether the case has advanced to an initial court appearance.

TJ Maxx is part of the off-price retail chain TJX Companies, Inc., and the incident occurred at the Taylorsville Road location in Louisville. WAVE’s account focused on the witnesses’ actions after the alleged exposure and the role that public information played in connecting the suspect to the scene.

The case is now in the hands of the court system, where any charges will be addressed through the normal criminal process. Until a court resolves the matter, LMPD’s allegations are not proof of wrongdoing.

LMPD’s follow-up through public tips highlights the department’s use of community reporting in incidents that require rapid identification, especially when a suspect is no longer on site when police respond. Residents and store staff are generally urged to report suspicious activity promptly so officers can take action while details are fresh.