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Man accused of following, assaulting 11-year-old girl at Chester County Walmart

Published  March 5, 2026 1:59pm EST
Crime & Public Safety
FOX 29 Philadelphia

The Brief

    • Joseph Bouffard is accused of assaulting a minor inside a Chester County Walmart.
    • Bouffard is accused of following an 11-year-old girl around the store before assaulting her.
    • Bouffard is facing several charges, including indecent assault of a person less than 13-years-old and indecent assault of a person less than 16-years-old.

PHILADELPHIA - A Chester County man is accused of the indecent assault of an 11-year-old girl, who investigators say he followed around a Walmart.

What we know:

Investigators believe the incident happened at the Walmart in West Sadsbury Township.

Joseph Bouffard, 26, is accused of following the 11-year-old girl around the store before having "indecent contact" with the victim.

Bouffard fled the store immediately after the incident, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

What's next:

Bouffard was charged with indecent assault of a person less than 13-years-old, indecent assault of a person less than 16-years-old, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors.

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