Perry Mangano, 21, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, fourth-degree lewdness, and fourth-degree stalking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 6.
Investigators said Mangano approached the woman inside the At Home store on Route 35 North at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. He exposed himself and made physical contact with her.
Middletown police arrested him after he returned to the store at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.
"The facts of this case are deeply disturbing, and I commend the members of the Middletown Police Department for their swift and diligent work in locating and apprehending the suspect," said Santiago.
Mangano remained in custody to await a first court appearance scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9.
Anyone with information about Mangano should call Middletown police at 732-615-2120.
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