Sunnyvale police searching for man accused of recording woman while she showered
Photo taken on June 15, 2020 shows the logo of a 24 Hour Fitness club in Frisco, Texas, the United States. 24 Hour Fitness announced Monday the company is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after having to close more than 130 gym locations across the U (Getty Images)
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is searching for a man who allegedly recorded a woman while she was showering at a gym.
The alleged incident occurred early Saturday morning at a 24-Hour Fitness located at 762 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety.
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Police say the woman, who was unknowingly being recorded while showering, confronted the suspect and he fled.
When the officers responded to the gym, they searched the area for someone who matched the provided description, but were unable to locate anyone.
On Monday, officers from the department returned to the Sunnyvale 24-Hour Fitness to gather more information and obtain security camera footage.
Police believe the incident was isolated, but are now reviewing security video.
A statement from 24 Hour Fitness said they're aware of the incident.
"The safety, privacy and wellbeing of our members are our highest priorities, and we take matters like this extremely seriously. Because this remains an active investigation, we are unable to provide additional details at this time," the company said.
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The Source: Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety and 24 Hour Fitness