Secret photos suspect appears in court
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A former Walmart employee accused of taking pictures under two women’s dresses while at work appeared in court Wednesday to learn what charges he's facing.
It happened at the Walmart located on Avenue B near 24th Street where police say the secretive photos were taken, both of the victims are women in their 40s.
A 20-year-old Yuma man arrested by the Yuma Police Department faces at least two felonies.
“They are alleging that you have committed two offenses. Count one surreptitious photographing a felony and count two, voyeurism, a felony," stated Judge Gregory Stewart, Yuma County Superior Court.
Police say the secret pictures were taken on Tuesday.
Some local Walmart shoppers expressed their thoughts.
“Well I don’t feel comfortable and it is very disgusting I think so, I don’t accept this," expressed Jorge Samaiego, a Walmart shopper.
“It's bad, because an employee shouldn’t be doing that, especially women, no everyone. He shouldn't do that," said Gustavo Tellez, a Walmart shopper.
Another local shared what she would do if she found herself in this situation.
“Oh, I would not like that. I think I would be very upset and I might challenge them and say I don’t understand what you are doing, please explain," said Linda Hinde, a Walmart shopper.
We also reached out to Walmart who stated, "We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable shopping experience at our store. We are aware of the allegation and will work with law enforcement throughout their investigation."
The man is being held at the Yuma County Jail on a bond of $25,000 and is scheduled to be back in court Friday afternoon to see if he will be formally charged.
If you or anyone has information about this case, contact YPD at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest, you may receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.
