A Grocery Store Incident Sparks New Privacy Laws

In Livermore, a 46‑year‑old man has been charged after taking a hidden photo of an 11‑year‑old girl’s skirt while she was shopping with her mom. This act followed a prior arrest where the same man was caught photographing a woman’s skirt at his workplace. The incidents, both in different stores, led to two misdemeanor privacy invasion charges. Police reports show that the younger victim’s fiancé discovered similar photos on the suspect’s phone, hinting at other possible victims. Surveillance footage from a nearby town helped confirm his identity during the earlier incident.The first crime happened at a local Walgreens where he was employed. On January 24, a woman and her fiancé witnessed him taking an inappropriate photo; he fled after police were called. The second occurred on February 7 at a Safeway, where the girl and her mother immediately reported him to authorities. He has been released on a $5, 000 bail bond and pleaded not guilty. A court appearance is scheduled for March.