Tenn. Salvation Army bell ringer accused of indecent exposure

TENNESSEE
CBS News

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Tennessee police have cited a Salvation Army bell ringer for indecent exposure at a grocery store, reports CBS affiliate WJHL.

According to a police report obtained by the station, officers responded to a call regarding indecent exposure at a Kingsport Food City location just before 4 p.m. Thursday.

A man reportedly told them that a young child had walked up to the bucket and donated money. As the child walked away, the bell ringer allegedly lifted up his red apron, according to WJHL.

The witness said that the bell ringer’s genitals were fully exposed. The witness reportedly said that he quickly escorted the child away from the offender and called police.

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