Dressing Room Voyeur Sought In West Hartford: Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local police are on the lookout for a suspect believed to have photographed customers using a dressing room in a West Hartford business.

The West Hartford Police Department said Tuesday their investigation of the voyeur started Sept. 14.

Tuesday, the WHPD released surveillance images of the suspect, along with an image of what they believe is the suspect's vehicle.

Police said the "individual was seen taking pictures of unsuspecting people inside dressing rooms without their knowledge and/or consent."

As a result, police are hoping the images released will prompt the community to report the individual to police.

According to the WHPD, the vehicle appears similar to a 2003-07 Toyota Highlander, gray/silver in color, with a noticeable dent in the front driver-side corner under the headlight.

The registration of the vehicle is unknown.

This incident is being actively investigated by the West Hartford Police Detective Division.

State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, and state Sen. Paul Cicarella, R-North Haven, ranking senator on the public safety and security committee, issued a joint statement on the situation and hinted further legislative action might be necessary.

“In 2019, Sen. Somers led the passage of a bipartisan anti-voyeurism law. That law makes it clear that no photography or video recording of sensitive areas may occur under or around a person’s clothing — even in a public place. We must continue to review our anti-voyeurism laws to determine whether they need strengthening,” wrote Sommers and Cicarella.

“We must continue to fight to support anyone who is violated in this and other ways. No one should have to endure this invasion of privacy.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203; use the WHPD Tip Line 860-570-8969; or email whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov. Reference WHPD Case #24-42175.