Man arrested for lewd act near Pittsburg daycare

On Thursday afternoon, (February 15), at approximately 3:30 p.m. law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, responded to a daycare located on E. 13th St., in Pittsburg, regarding a report from staff that a male subject was observed standing across the street openly engaged in a lewd act. 

The police department’s dispatch center received additional calls about the suspect, enabling officers to help track the offender down to the area of 10th and Rouse St.

Police said the man near the daycare had been seen “openly masturbating.”

Upon officers‘ arrival to the area, the suspect, who was later identified as 18–year-old Walter Lalimo, of Pittsburg, began to flee from the officers on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the officers apprehended Lalimo and took him into custody without further incident. 

Lalimo was arrested for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement. Lalimo was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s office for booking, and he is currently being held without bond. 

This incident is still under investigation at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231–TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.