MEMPHIS, TN – An East Memphis neighborhood is on alert after naked men have been seen masturbating in backyards.

According to police reports, it has happened in the last two weeks at the Barfield Place Condos near I-240 and Walnut Grove Road in East Memphis.  Two women who live at the condos say men snuck into their backyards and touched themselves while looking through their windows.

One of victims, who did not want to be identified, said, “It was horrific.  He pretty well terrorized me.  I’ve had trouble sleeping since then.”  She went on to say that she is afraid that the man who peeped through her window will be looking through someone else’s soon.

The victim said, “I thought he was aggressive really.  The banging on the door and his whole demeanor.  You hear exhibitionists are not violent, but I felt like this man was dangerous.”

A second woman, Allison O’Keefe, says a similar thing happened to her about two weeks ago, in broad daylight.  She says she is not sure if it is the same man, but the details are very similar.

“I don’t think he was doing anything.  I just think he was trying to get a kick out of someone,” said O’Keefe.

The incidents have gotten the attention of many people who live at the Barfield Place Condos.  They say crime has been steadily on the rise lately with reports of a mugging and several home break-ins.  And one resident says it is time to spread the word.

Police say they are investigating the incidents, but do not have enough information that would link them to the same man.  Memphis Police say they want to remind you to keep all doors and windows closed and locked.  They say you should consider installing motion activated lights outside of your home to deter prowlers.