Teenager Arrested for Invasion of Privacy at New Jersey Mall
Recording Device Found in Bathroom at Newport Mall in Jersey City
A 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with third-degree invasion of privacy after a recording device was found in a family restroom at the Newport Mall in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Victim Discovers Device in Bathroom
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the device was discovered by a woman who was using the family restroom on the first floor of the JCPenney store on August 9. She saw a black device and notified the police, who promptly began investigating.
Investigation Leads to Arrest
The investigation led to 18-year-old Andy Cardenas being identified as a person of interest. After multiple digital files were recovered from the device, officials discovered images from several restrooms. It is currently unknown how long the recording device had been used or what bathrooms it had been placed in before it was found.
Cardenas Charged with Invasion of Privacy
Cardenas was arrested on October 1 and charged with third-degree invasion of privacy. He was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in court on October 22. Attorney information for Cardenas was not available at the time of writing.
Authorities Seek Help Identifying Locations
The Special Victims Unit of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking help identifying where the images on the device were taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Special Victims Unit at (201) 915-1234.
Conclusion
The arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of privacy and personal safety. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and help identify where the images on the device were taken.
FAQs
Q: What was the recording device found in the bathroom?
A: The device was a black recording device found in the family restroom of the JCPenney store at the Newport Mall in Jersey City.
Q: What happened when the victim found the device?
A: The woman who found the device in the bathroom notified the police, who began investigating soon after.
Q: Who was charged with invasion of privacy?
A: 18-year-old Andy Cardenas was arrested and charged with third-degree invasion of privacy.
Q: What information is being sought by authorities?
A: Authorities are seeking information to identify where the images on the device were taken and are asking anyone with information to contact the Special Victims Unit at (201) 915-1234.
