Camera hidden in Starbucks restroom films over 90 visitors as young as 4, CA cops say

A camera found hidden beneath a sink in a Starbucks restroom recorded at least 91 visitors, including young children, California police reported.

The “extremely graphic” videos show people from ages 4 to 85 using the restroom from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, San Jose police said in a March 20 news release. The Starbucks is in the 600 block of Coleman Avenue in San Jose.

Someone discovered the camera the next day and notified police, the release said.

In a statement to McClatchy News, Starbucks called the incident “deeply disturbing” and pledged to continue working with authorities.

Following an investigation, police arrested Louie Juarez Jr., 35, of San Jose, on March 15 on charges of possessing child pornography, installment of a hidden surveillance camera with audio, possessing high capacity magazines, possessing an assault rifle and possessing an unregistered firearm.

A search prior to the arrest found 20 firearms, high capacity magazines and other micro-cameras, police said.

Police ask anyone with information or who may have been a victim to contact detectives at 4583@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4102. Anonymous tips can be left at 408-947-7807.

This story was originally published March 21, 2024 at 9:31 AM with the headline "Camera hidden in Starbucks restroom films over 90 visitors as young as 4, CA cops say."