Suspect in sexual assault of Walmart employee in custody

man wanted for alleged sexual assault
Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department

UPDATED: 2/1/24, 4:45 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A man accused of sexually assaulting a Walmart employee is now in custody.

According to the Special Victims Unit, the incident happened just after 8 p.m. on Jan. 8. The 21-year-old suspect allegedly assaulted an employee at the Walmart Super Center along South Christopher Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia.

The suspect surrendered to police Thursday morning and is in the process of being charged.

Anyone with further information regarding the case is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3251 or dial 911. You can also leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department