A gas station clerk in West Haven was charged with sexual assault this morning, accused of making advances toward a customer, kissing her and grabbing her breast.
Police said Ameshkumar Patel, a clerk at the Shell Gas Station at 444 Saw Mill Road, came out from behind counter and began flirting with a female customer this morning.
Then, he followed her outside to her car and suddenly kissed her firmly on the mouth, police said.
The woman pulled away and told him to stop, but Patel kissed her on the cheek as she got into her vehicle, according to a news release from police.
Before the woman could drive away, Patel reached into her vehicle's open window and grabbed her firmly by the breast, according to police.
Patel, 49, of New Haven, was charged with sexual assault charge. He posted bond and is due in court in Milford on August 20.
