Police: Huntington Store Clerk Offered Children Money to Expose Themselves

A Huntington store clerk was arrested after he offered children money to see their underwear and private parts on Friday night, police said.

Two boys and two girls, between the ages of 11 and 14, walked into the convenience store, located at 1058 W. Jericho Turnpike, and were confronted by an employee at 7:20 p.m.

The employee asked the kids if they were wearing underwear and the worker offered them money if they exposed themselves to him, police said.

Bipinkumar Patel, 35, of Huntington, was arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Patel was released and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on Tuesday, July 7.

Photo: SCPD

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