Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Central Jersey Store: Prosecutors

A Hazlet man was accused of exposing himself to a woman and inappropriately touching her at a Middletown store, authorities said.

Perry Mangano, 21, Hazlet, NJ.
Photo Credit: *Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office*

Chris Spiker

12/06/2024 4:47 p.m.

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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