Police Search for Man Who Inappropriately Touched Female Ocean County Mall Worker

Toms River Police are looking for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching a female employee at a store inside the Ocean County Mall.The man entered the unnamed store and struck up a conversation with the 18-year-old woman, who was working alone according to police. He then cornered the woman and forced himself on the woman by putting his arm around her and pulling her close while kissing her and grabbing her breast according to police. He pulled her in even closer when she tried to get away.

The man,who was captured on surveillance camera, is described as being bald with several tattoos the length of his right arm wearing a sleeveless t-shirt and grey pants.The woman says she has never seen the man before.

Police released images from the store's surveillance and hope to identify the man in order to protect mall employees. Anyone with information about the suspect should contact Toms River Police at 732-349-0150