Mall Dressing Room Photos Spark Manhunt

BRANDON, FL — A 31-year-old woman who paid a recent visit to the Westfield Brandon Sears didn’t find the privacy in the changing room she expected. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a man marched into the store’s dressing room and proceeded to snap photos of the unsuspecting woman as she changed.

It seems the woman realized what was happening and notified authorities. Deputies say the suspect took off before they could arrive.

Deputies are now looking for the man they say went into the 686 Brandon Town Center Mall store around 6 p.m. on Jan. 10. The man is described as being between 25 and 35 years old. He stands about 6 feet tall and weighs an estimated 200 pounds. The man has brown hair and a goatee, deputies say.

“Further investigation revealed the unknown male frequents Sears, but employees have been unable to identify him,” a Feb. 6 email from the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies have released several photos of the man they’d like to speak to in the case. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS. Crime Stoppers tipsters may be eligible for a reward if information provided leads to an arrest in the case.

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Photos courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office