A former employee of a Publix in Hallandale Beach is accused of sexually abusing a coworker's daughter. The alleged abuse occurred at the store located on 1400 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The victim, who has autism, reported the abuse to her mother in February, prompting an investigation.

According to the arrest report, the abuse started when the victim was 10 years old and continued for about three years. Further details on the case are available from the Broward Sheriff's Office, which handled the investigation. The former employee, a 56-year-old man, faced a judge following his arrest.