SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A suspect is in custody after cameras were found taped under sinks in several bathrooms in the University of Utah's Student Life Building.
Frederick Weitz III, 32, now faces charges including burglary, identity fraud and voyeurism in relation to the case.
University Police say a "very observant" patron found a camera taped under a sink on the third floor of a bathroom, and afterward, a search of all bathrooms in the Student Life Building was conducted.
A second camera was located in a bathroom on the basement level. Tape which may have attached a third camera was also discovered under a sink in a second-floor bathroom.
Both bathrooms where cameras were discovered as well as the third bathroom where tape was found were designated as all-gender restrooms.
Officials said they are "outraged" by the crime, calling it "grotesque."
“We have a suspect in custody, but we are not celebrating," said Chief Jason Hinojosa. "As we fill in the facts of this case, we have victims we need to focus on identifying, offering our support and getting them the resources they need to manage this trauma.”
Weitz was arrested at his home in Murray and police say he is not associated with the University of Utah. He allegedly used an acquaintance's university identification number without permission to access the building, police report.
All remaining restrooms and locker rooms were searched and no additional cameras nor tape were found.
Students who learned about the hidden cameras said it makes them feel taken advantage of.
"This is a place where students should be able to come, boys and girls, and be able to get a good workout in without having to worry about people watching them in hidden cameras," said Ethan Cherry.
Students are upset about how easy it was for Weitz to gain access to the building using someone else's university identification number
"The fact that a non-student or faculty or administrator was able to get into our facilities was pretty frightening and kind of made me feel unsafe," said Sam Gaskill.
Now that a suspect is in custody, police say they are completely focused on helping victims in the case.
"We are very outraged as a University, as a police department," said Captain Brian Lohrke. "We will not stand for any predatory means upon our students."
Currently, police have two or three victims identified in the case. However, the investigation is just beginning and more victims may be pinpointed.
Officials are being extremely protective of the sensitive data collected in the case, with university officials saying all evidence will be stored on a locked down, trackable system and accessible to a small group of individuals.
Police said staff have been directed to check bathrooms across campus for any additional cameras and they urged members of the public to come forward if they know any information related to the case.
Advocates are available to help provide support to victims in the case. Click here for a list of resources available.
