Latest news with #hiddenCameras
CBS News
18 hours ago
- CBS News
Hidden cameras found in bathrooms on Ocean City, New Jersey, boardwalk; police investigating
Police in Ocean City, New Jersey, are investigating after multiple hidden cameras were found in public bathrooms along the Boardwalk this week. On Thursday, officers responded to a restroom at 6th Street and the Boardwalk in the Jersey Shore destination and spoke with a woman who found a hidden camera. All other public restrooms on the boardwalk were then searched and "several additional cameras" were found in restrooms at 10th Street and 11th Street, according to police. Fallon Conway, who found the first device, shared pictures showing that it looked like a pen or marker. Fallon Conway Police told CBS News Philadelphia these are family-style restrooms, which are often where beachgoers change before going onto the sand or after leaving the beach. Officers will now be stationed at the restrooms and conducting additional checks, police said. No charges or arrests have been announced yet. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 609-525-9131 or email Lt. Dan Lancaster at DLancaster@ "I want to assure the public that our detectives will use every available resource to find the person who placed these cameras, and any suspect will be prosecuted to the fullest," Mayor Jay Gillian said in a statement. contributed to this report.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Hidden cameras lurking in your garden might be watching your every move, officials say
Law enforcement agencies across the country are noting an alarming crime trend of hidden cameras being placed in residents' lawns and gardens. Officials believe the hidden cameras are strategically placed by burglary suspects to give them insight into when a target home might be unoccupied. On May 24, the NYPD received a report of unlawful surveillance just past midnight. The caller reported finding a cellphone, cellphone charger and cable buried in his front yard, according to a spokesperson. "There is no arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing," the spokesperson said. "Anyone who thinks they have been a victim is encouraged to go to their local precinct and file a report or call 911." The victim declined to share more information about the incident so as not to compromise the NYPD's investigation, but the victim did share a photo of the hidden camera with Fox News Digital. The hidden camera trend has been popping up across the country, from California to Massachusetts, according to CBS News, which first reported on the hidden camera in Queens. In May 2024, Los Angeles County, California, residents were similarly warned about a growing trend in which members of a South American theft ring were stashing hidden cameras in shrubs and gardens to stake out their next burglary. The LA County Sheriff's Office released images of a camera and battery pack that a resident turned in after finding the hidden surveillance equipment in a flower bed. According to the sheriff's office, so-called South American Theft Groups are typically made up of Chilean or Colombian nationals in the U.S. on limited tourist visas. The "highly organized criminal enterprises" go from state to state, committing burglaries and thefts. The group uses technology that allows access to cameras from remote locations, giving them the ability to conduct real-time surveillance, the sheriff's office noted.
Telegraph
08-05-2025
- Telegraph
Doctor jailed for filming colleagues with hidden cameras in bathroom
A doctor who installed hidden cameras in a bathroom to secretly record 24 people has been jailed. Ju Young Um, 34, hid the cameras in air fresheners to film his victims over more than three years. The anaesthetist was found guilty of 23 charges in April following a trial at Glasgow sheriff court and was jailed for 18 months when he appeared there for sentencing on Thursday, the Crown Office said. Prosecutors said he installed hidden cameras at his property in the Hyndland area of Glasgow, which had been partially rented out on Airbnb. One victim became suspicious after noticing two air fresheners that appeared to be facing the lavatory and shower, prosecutors said. On closer inspection, hidden cameras were discovered inside the plastic containers, and a further search found a third camera inside a smoke alarm. The victim contacted police and the cameras were seized along with a mobile phone, laptop and storage device which contained recordings of several people. Um was also found guilty of covertly filming people in private situations within staff accommodation at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Fraser Gibson, procurator fiscal for Glasgow and Strathkelvin, said: 'Ju Young Um carried out these invasive offences in a calculated and premeditated manner. 'He abused a position of trust to significantly violate the privacy of numerous individuals for his own sexual gratification. 'I give thanks to all those involved in securing this prosecution, which has held Um accountable while also protecting others from harm. 'We will continue to take action against those responsible for this type of offending as we strive to keep the communities we serve safe.' The offences took place between November 2020 and August 2024. Um will remain on licence for a further nine months once he is released from prison, during which time he will be subject to close monitoring and supervision. His name has been added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. 'Despicable actions' Det Sgt Cameron Gilchrist, of Police Scotland, said: 'Ju Young Um now faces the consequences of his despicable and distressing actions. 'Our thoughts remain with his victims who had their privacy violated. We hope that his sentencing will bring them some comfort. 'Sexual crime, of any nature, is not to be tolerated and we will thoroughly investigate any reports made to us, no matter how much time has passed. 'I would urge people to come forward and you can be assured of being fully supported by officers and our partner agencies.'
The Independent
08-05-2025
- The Independent
Doctor jailed after hiding cameras inside hospital bathroom air fresheners
A doctor who installed hidden cameras in air fresheners in a bathroom has been jailed after being convicted of voyeurism offences. Dr Ju Young Um secretly recorded more than 24 people over the course of more than three years. The anaesthetist was found guilty of 23 charges in April following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was jailed for 18 months when he appeared there for sentencing on Thursday, the Crown Office said. Prosecutors said the 34-year-old installed hidden cameras at his property in the Hyndland area of Glasgow, which had been partially rented out on Airbnb. Um was also found guilty of covertly filming people in private situations within staff accommodation at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. One victim became suspicious after noticing two air fresheners which appeared to be facing the toilet and shower, prosecutors said. On closer inspection, hidden cameras were discovered inside the plastic containers, and a further search found a third camera inside a smoke alarm. The victim contacted police and the cameras were seized along with a mobile phone, laptop and storage device which contained recordings of several people. Fraser Gibson, procurator fiscal for Glasgow and Strathkelvin, said: 'Ju Young Um carried out these invasive offences in a calculated and premeditated manner. 'He abused a position of trust to significantly violate the privacy of numerous individuals for his own sexual gratification. 'I give thanks to all those involved in securing this prosecution, which has held Um accountable while also protecting others from harm. 'We will continue to take action against those responsible for this type of offending as we strive to keep the communities we serve safe.' The offences took place between November 2020 and August 2024. Um will remain on licence for a further nine months once he is released from prison, during which time he will be subject to close monitoring and supervision. His name has been added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. Detective Sergeant Cameron Gilchrist, of Police Scotland, said: 'Ju Young Um now faces the consequences of his despicable and distressing actions. 'Our thoughts remain with his victims who had their privacy violated. We hope that his sentencing will bring them some comfort. 'Sexual crime, of any nature, is not to be tolerated and we will thoroughly investigate any reports made to us, no matter how much time has passed. 'I would urge people to come forward and you can be assured of being fully supported by officers and our partner agencies.'
