A 31-year-old barista has been arrested as police say he used his phone to perv on customers in the toilet. Spyridon Voulgarakis has been arrested at the ironically-named We Spy Coffee & More for allegedly filming customers in the bathroom. The barista has admitted to hiding his mobile phone under the sink to record at least 10 men he “found attractive”, according to police.
One victim confronted Voulgarakis after “spotting the phone under the sink, facing the toilet [and] recording,” according to an arrest affidavit posted online by Law & Crime.
He then called the authorities and the phone was handed over to the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
The booking officer wrote in the affidavit: “I reviewed the video and I observed that [Voulgarakis] surreptitiously recorded the victim in a private bathroom which captured his genitals for the purpose of self-gratification.”
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Voulgarakis has been charged with battery and video voyeurism, police said.
The 31-year-old reportedly told police he was aware what he had been doing was illegal.
A first offence of Voyeurism is a First Degree Misdemeanor punishable by up to twelve months of jail, twelve months of probation, and a $1,000 fine, according to Hornsby law firm.
If convicted of a first offence of Voyeurism, a judge may impose any combination of jail, probation, or fines.
Additionally, unlike many crimes, a person convicted of Voyeurism will have a permanent criminal record and is ineligible to ever have their related criminal records sealed.
A spokesperson for the coffee shop did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.
Police are continuing to look for anyone who used the male restroom at the establishment since February 13.
All victim’s identities will be kept confidential.
“If you’ve been to “We Spy Coffee & More” since February 13th, 2023, and used the male restroom and feel you may be a victim please contact Det. J. Melton at 727.938.2849,” they wrote. “Case TS23-6590.”
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