The Toms River Police Department is investigating an incident of inappropriate offensive touching that occurred last night at the Ocean County Mall.
The crime took place in a store within the Ocean County Mall where an unknown man began a conversation with the 18-year-old female employee.
The woman, who was working alone, was cornered by the man. He committed an act of offensive touching by forcing himself on the employee and putting his arm around her while pulling her towards his body and kissing her as well as grabbing her breast. The victim tried to push herself away but he then pulled her in closer.
According to the female, she had never seen this subject before the incident.
The man is described as bald with several tattoos on his entire right arm. At the time of the incident he had on a sleeveless tee shirt and was wearing grey pants.
The incident was captured on surveillance footage and we are releasing the suspects photograph in hopes that the community can identify him for the purpose of prosecution as well as the safety of other woman.
Out of concern for the victim we currently are not releasing the name of the store where the incident occurred.
If you have any information on the man please contact Detective Steve Bucci at (732) 349-0150 extension 1300.