A woman was accused of sexual assault after a mall Santa told officials that she had groped him while sitting on his lap. Police said that the woman suspected was Sandrama Lamy, 33, of Danbury, Connecticut.

"The security officer at the mall sand Santa Claus had been sexually assaulted," Detective Lt. Thomas Michael, who was sent to investigate the claim. According to police, Lamy was window shopping with a friend when she decided to get her photograph taken with the mall Santa.

The photograph was taken, and a few hours after Lamy was stopped by officials, and was informed of the claim. Capt. Bon Miles said that the woman was easily identified, who was on crutches.

"[Santa] was apparently shocked and embarrassed by the incident," the AP quoted Miles.

Lamy denied any wrongdoing, as what was expressed on a recording that said "It was a false report and I don't have any idea."

The News-Times then quoted her, as she said, "Why would I do this? There were so many people there. If he [Santa] needed a few extra bucks I would have given it to him."

Lamy described the accusation as "shocking," adding "I've never been involved in any crime or anything."

Lamy was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, and is scheduled to appear in court January 3.