A Bridgeport man exposed himself and inappropriately touched an underage co-worker while working as a mall Santa, police say.

Prince Carter, 45, of Bridgeport,was arrested and charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

Milford police say they were called to the Connecticut Post Mall Monday after a report that Carter hugged and grabbed a juvenile co-worker and then exposed himself to them inside the break room.

They say Carter was working as a mall Santa at the time of the incident.

The Connecticut Post Mall released a statement saying in part, "The safety and security of all employees, visitors and retailers is always our top priority and we will continue to assist the Milford Police Department as they complete their investigation. The suspect in question has been banned from the property."

He was being held on a $25,000 bond.