On February 26, 2026, Charleston Police responded to a report at the Harris Teeter grocery store on Harbor View Road. Officers were called after an adult male allegedly exposed himself to a nine-year-old child inside the store.
Detectives identified the suspect as Robert Aaron Riggins, 27, of Charleston. He was located at his residence soon after the incident. According to investigators, Riggins exposed himself and touched his genitals in view of the nine-year-old. After reviewing surveillance footage from the store, detectives determined that Riggins also exposed himself to an 11-year-old during the same period.
Riggins has been charged with two counts of promoting obscenity and is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing. The Charleston Police Department asks anyone with information to contact them at 843-720-2422 and request the on-duty Central Detective. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
Charleston’s city government works to preserve and improve residents’ quality of life and collaborates with regional entities for this purpose, as described on its official mission page. The city includes areas around Charleston Harbor and extends its influence throughout the region, according to its official website. It also highlights significant historical sites such as the Old Slave Mart Museum that address important aspects of American history (source). The Council Chamber in City Hall features original chandeliers and historic portraits dating back to 1818 (details here), including Thomas Edison light bulbs that worked until 1983.
For further information about this case or related matters, Sgt. Chris Stinson can be contacted via cpdpublicinformationteam@charleston-sc.gov.
