Woman Groped By Gas Station Attendant In Bergen County: Police

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A 25-year old woman accused a gas station attendant in Upper Saddle River of reaching into her vehicle, and rubbing her inner thigh and groin areas after returning her credit card, police Capt. Edward Kane said.

Abdul Shaed, 47, of Paterson, was arrested and charged with criminal sexual contact following an investigation into the Oct. 2 incident, in which he had allegedly groped the woman after she paid for gas, Kane said.

The woman left the area and immediately notified police, prompting the investigation.

Shaed, an employee at Valero at 142 Route 17 North, was processed and released to a family member. He was also fired from Valero, police said.

Police, Kane added, are attempting to locate any other victims who experienced similar incidents involving Shaed.