At a Glance
- Police searching for a man who secretly photographed teen girls in a fitting room.
- Incident occurred Dec. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Plato’s Closet, Whiteland Towne Center.
- Surveillance images released; authorities seek public tips to identify suspect.
- Why it matters: Teen safety in retail spaces is at risk, and community help could prevent further victimization.
Police in Chester County say they need the public’s help to find a man accused of photographing unsuspecting girls in a store’s fitting room. The incident happened on Dec. 30 at about 3:30 p.m. at Plato’s Closet in Whiteland Towne Center, where officers discovered a suspect taking pictures and videos of teen girls without permission.
Incident Details
Police responded to a reported suspicious activity at the store. The suspect was inside the fitting room taking photos and videos of teenagers. Surveillance footage shows the suspect positioned under the stall while girls were in various stages of undress.
- Suspect: Male, observed with a camera
- Location: Plato’s Closet, Whiteland Towne Center
- Time: 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 30
Police Response
West Whiteland Township Police released surveillance images and are asking the public to identify the suspect. They highlighted that the suspect had a camera underneath the stall during the incident.
Detective Sergeant Jeffrey McCloskey stated:
> “We were able to determine that the person in the pictures that we sent out is the right person that had a camera underneath the stall where the females were in various stages of undress at the time.”
Detective Sergeant Jeffrey McCloskey added:
> “Our children should be able to go into stores; teenagers go in to shop and have fun after Christmas and use their money that they got. We shouldn’t have to worry about people that want to prey on children or teenagers.”
Potential Victims
Authorities are concerned that there may be more victims. A witness described seeing someone else in the dressing room next to the suspect before the girls entered.
Detective Sergeant Jeffrey McCloskey said:
> “The gentleman that was standing outside remembers someone else being in the dressing room next to that person and then that person coming out and the girls going in. So, there might be more victims. There might be someone else who didn’t see the camera come under the stall.”
How to Help
Anyone with information can submit a tip to West Whiteland Police or email Detective Gardner at [email protected].
- Tip submission: West Whiteland Police website
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Detective Gardner
Key Takeaways
- Police are searching for a man who secretly photographed teen girls in a fitting room.
- Surveillance images have identified the suspect; public tips are needed.
- Authorities suspect there may be additional victims and are urging community assistance.
By Emily Carter Reynolds for News Of Philadelphia.
