Pennsylvania bagel shop owner charged with indecent assault and harassment, police searching for more victims

A Bensalem, Pennsylvania, bagel shop owner has been charged after police say he acted inappropriately toward his employees over several years.

Bagelocity Soup King owner Larry Ferreira, 59, is charged with indecent assault and harassment, Bensalem police said in a news release.

Police said the investigation began when a former employee reached out and reported "ongoing workplace harassment and inappropriate conduct" by Ferreira.

After that, detectives spoke to current and former employees of the business on Bensalem Boulevard. The employees reported similar behavior by Ferreira both in person and in cellphone communication, police said.

Police are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to reach out at 215-633-3719.