The shocking incident occurred earlier this week at a Mulberry Walmart in Polk County, Florida, where a 62-year-old man exposed himself and engaged in lewd behavior in front of a terrified 5-year-old girl.
According to surveillance footage, the man was stalking the mother and her child before committing the heinous act, prompting a Crime Stoppers tip that quickly led to his identification.
The perpetrator, David Hicks, has a disturbing connection to a well-known figure in the community - his brother, Thomas Hicks, a 68-year-old man who impersonated Santa Claus in Lakeland.
Thomas Hicks was arrested in April as part of a massive Polk County child predator sting after attempting to pay $200 to engage in sex with a 13-year-old girl, whom he believed was real.
The recent incident has left many in the community reeling, highlighting the disturbing reality of child predators in their midst.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the matter, and Hicks is facing charges for his alleged crimes.
