SAN ANTONIO — A 53-year-old man is behind bars and accused of illegally recording people inside a restroom where he was employed.
San Antonio Police responded to Allegiance Fire Protection, located in the 4200 block of Gatecrest Drive, on Tuesday for reports of an illegally placed recording device found hidden in a public bathroom.
A victim said she found the device hidden behind a soap dispenser inside the women's bathroom. Police said the camera transmitted videos and images to the suspect's cell phone. He was later identified as Martin Aguilar, an employee of the business.
Police said a young woman and child were both exploited as they were in a place where both believed they had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Aguilar is charged with invasive visual recording, which is a state jail felony.
A receptionist at Allegiance Fire Protection said the business had no comment about the case and said a KENS 5 reporter would need to contact the company's lawyer.
Police say you should always be aware of any devices that might be placed inside a soap dispenser or light fixture in a restroom. If any recording devices are located, contact the management of the location or call police to report the findings.
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