A Crystal Lake man has been charged with exposing himself to children while they were outside a Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 school during recess Thursday, authorities said.
The Crystal Lake Police Department responded to a call at 12:58 p.m. Thursday at Canterbury Elementary School for a report of a man who “exposed himself to children and an adult who were outside for recess,” officials said in a Crystal Lake police news release.
The man fled the scene before officers arrived, but police “quickly located” a car matching the description provided by a witness, according to the release.
Jack A. Glauner, 69, of Crystal Lake, was charged with public indecency near school grounds, a Class 4 felony, and disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor, according to records and authorities.
According to the complaint filed in the McHenry County Courthouse, Glauner was seen circling the school parking lot before exiting his car and exposing himself.
Glauner was released from McHenry County jail Friday with conditions that include him refraining from going to a school, park or anywhere that is frequented by children.
District 47 spokesperson Kari Firak confirmed Glauner previously worked for the district from 2006 to 2021. Glauner worked Woods Creek Elementary, according to previous district records.
District 47 is cooperating with the Crystal Lake Police Department in their investigation, Firak said.
Glauner is due to appear back in court on June 9.
The Crystal Lake Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the police at 815-356-3620. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the word CLPDTIP along with information to 847411.
This story has been updated to correct that the alleged incident took place Thursday, May 7, not Wednesday, May 6.