New Paltz police seek man who put ‘spy camera’ in bathroom

New Paltz police seek man who put ‘spy camera’ in bathroom



NEW PALTZ — The New Paltz Police Department is seeking a man who put surveillance a camera in a unisex bathroom inside a coffee shop and apparently left an image of himself on the camera.

Police said Tuesday that the “spy camera” was installed in the bathroom of Starbucks Coffee at 1 Plattekill Ave. It was discovered by an employee shortly after it was placed there on March 10 at about 7 p.m., police said.

Police have recovered a video they believe shows the suspect and released frames from the video. They described him as a white male of thin build, 35 to 40 years old, and about 6-foot tall. The suspect has a beard with a mustache and was wearing circular wire-rimmed glasses, police said. He has a ponytail that goes midway down his back. He appears to be wearing an Army green military jacket with a shoulder sling-style backpack. Police said the suspect appears to be right-handed.

The man is wanted for felony unlawful surveillance.

Police are asking anyone who has information on the identity of the man to call them at (845) 255-1323. All calls will be kept confidential, police said.