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Chester County, Pennsylvania, man arrested for indecent assault of 11-year-old girl at a Walmart

A Chester County, Pennsylvania, man was arrested after police say he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl at a Walmart.

Joseph Bouffard, 26, is charged with multiple indecent assault offenses that occurred at the West Sadsbury Township Walmart store, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Authorities say Bouffard, a Glenmoore resident, followed the victim around the store before inappropriately touching her.

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Court documents say the offenses occurred on Jan. 24.

Bouffard was arraigned Wednesday in Parkesburg District Court on charges of indecent assault, unlawful sexual contact with a minor and corruption of minors. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bail.

Police say anyone with information about the incident or similar incidents should contact Trooper Christopher Johnson at 610-486-6280.

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