Man Accused of Hiding Camera in Bathroom at Elgin Business

ELGIN, IL -- A 33-year-old man is accused of planting a hidden camera in the women's bathroom of a business in Elgin, police said. Jose Garcia, of the 100 block of South Chapel Street in Elgin, has been charged with unauthorized video recording/transmission, a class 4 felony, following his arrest Tuesday. An investigation was launched Monday night after officers responded to a business in the 200 block of Galvin Drive in Elgin for a report of a hidden camera that had been located by a female employee in the bathroom, according to a statement by the Elgin Police Department.

Detectives investigating the case identified Garcia as the man responsible for planting the camera, police said. He was arrested Tuesday and transported to the Elgin Police Department without incident.

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Garcia appeared for a bond hearing Wednesday in Kane County and has been released on his own recognizance pending an initial court appearance, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone who has further information about this case to contact them at 847-289-2600.

Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at 847-695-4195 or by texting 847-411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.