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Lotion-Squirting Incidents at a Taylor, Michigan Target
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Core Event
On August 9, two women shopping at a Target near Southland Mall in Taylor reported that a male shopper repeatedly squirted white lotion onto their buttocks. Both incidents occurred within an hour of each other and were captured on the store’s surveillance system. After the second woman alerted store security, police were notified and the suspect was taken into custody.
Key Figures
- Shellee Hatch – Taylor resident who was the first victim; described the encounter and later urged other women to stay vigilant.
- Colleen Rowland – Hatch’s daughter, who posted about the incident on social media to raise awareness.
- Detective Zachary DiGiacomo – Taylor Police detective who briefed media on the investigation and confirmed the video evidence.
Official Statements & Responses
The suspect was arrested, but the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office declined to file charges, stating that the evidence did not meet the elements required for a fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. Police continue to encourage anyone who believes they were victimized to contact the department at 734-287-6611 ext. 2034.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Unfortunately, if you become a victim, do exactly what these victims did. They notified us right away, got us involved and notified the security team and all of it was caught on video.” — Shellee Hatch
- “She had asked me to go with her to go shopping for my nephew because she didn’t want to go back there alone, and so I wanted other people to have awareness that these things are happening," Rowland said.” — Colleen Rowland