A 27-year-old Target trainer in Carmel is wanted on a warrant after investigators say he groped a new hire during her first shift on May 6. The trainee reported the alleged conduct to store management that same morning, then later met with detectives. Authorities say the touching was sexual in nature. Prosecutors have since filed a felony sexual battery charge and a misdemeanor battery count, and bond on the warrant was set at $5,000. The case remains under investigation as police work to serve the warrant.
What investigators say
According to WKRC, court records show the new hire told investigators she and 27-year-old Tyrone Gibson were working around 7 a.m. on May 6 when he "intentionally touched her buttocks with a box," which led her to pull away. The outlet reports the trainee also said Gibson commented on her breasts and, about an hour later, "grabbed her left nipple." She told police she shoved him away and immediately reported what happened to store management. She met with investigators on May 7, according to the same report.
Charges and warrant
As reported by WXIN, Gibson has been charged with sexual battery, a felony, and battery, a misdemeanor, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Bond on that warrant was set at $5,000. Investigators determined the touching was "rude, insolent or angry" and sexual in nature, which led to the felony filing.
Target confirms employment
Investigators said Target confirmed Gibson was on the schedule and working at the Carmel store on the day of the alleged assault, according to WKRC. The company did not provide additional details to the outlet. The case is moving through Hamilton County courts as prosecutors consider their next steps.
What happens next
With charges now on file, the next formal steps would be an arrest on the warrant and an arraignment if Gibson is taken into custody. WXIN reports the warrant remains outstanding and notes that authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Carmel Police Department.
Court records identify the accused as 27-year-old Tyrone Gibson, though his relationships with other employees are not described in public filings. More details will be added as additional court records or official statements become available.
