ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 A 41-year-old man was arrested after Orlando police say he recorded video underneath an unsuspecting woman\u2019s dress at a busy shopping center in the city\u2019s tourism district.<\/p>\n
The incident happened just after noon Friday at the Orlando Outlet Marketplace along International Drive, according to the Orlando Police Department.<\/p>\n
Investigators said the victim told officers that a man, later identified as Thomas Newkirk, ran up to her outside an Adidas store and placed his phone underneath her dress to record video.<\/p>\n
The woman\u2019s husband and brother witnessed the encounter and confronted Newkirk, shouting at him and asking what he was doing, police said. The two men then chased after the suspect.<\/p>\n
During the pursuit, one of the witnesses was struck with a stick near a garbage can area, according to police.<\/p>\n
Officers said Newkirk later handed over his phone when they arrived on scene. Authorities said they found the recorded video on the device.<\/p>\n
Police reported that Newkirk apologized to the victim and admitted he recorded the video for his own sexual gratification.<\/p>\n
He was arrested on a charge of video voyeurism.<\/p>\n
Shoppers in the area said they were surprised by the incident, describing the shopping center as typically busy during the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always busy,\u201d one shopper said. \u201cThat\u2019s creepy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nearby resident Karen Vasselo said the incident is a reminder to remain alert.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a little bit scary because I live close to here,\u201d Vasselo said. \u201cWe just have to pay attention and be mindful of our surroundings at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n
Online jail records show Newkirk has since bonded out of jail.<\/p>\n
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