Islip Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' Inside Islandia Walmart: Police

A 20-year-old Long Island man was caught performing a "lewd act" while walking down the aisles in the middle of the afternoon at a local Walmart, police said.

Walmart at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia
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Josh Lanier

09/06/2024 8:30 a.m.

Security at the store in Islandia, 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, held the suspect until police arrived just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.

Daniel Peralta, 20, of Islip, was arrested and charged with public lewdness, the Suffolk County Police Department said.

Peralta was taken to lock-up, where he had to wait overnight for his arraignment Friday morning.

Investigators ask anyone who believes they were a victim in this case to contact Suffolk County police at 631-854-8452.

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