Employee Arrested for Hiding Camera in Lupe Tortilla Family Bathroom

Disturbing Discovery at Lupe Tortilla

• 🚨 An employee at the popular Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Hedwig Village discovered a hidden camera in the family restroom.
• 💡 The employee immediately alerted the general manager, leading to a swift police investigation.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🔍 Hedwig Village Police Chief Justin Wood stated that an arrest was made less than 24 hours after the discovery.
• 📸 The camera, allegedly motion-activated, recorded both an adult and a child, and crucially, captured a photo of the suspect as he installed it.
• 📍 The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Lupe Tortilla employee Basin Elias Pew, was detained while arriving for his shift.

Felony Charges and Additional Allegations

• ⚖️ Pew faces a felony charge for invasive visual recording.
• 🛂 Investigators also found that Pew was allegedly in possession of fake IDs, including a fictitious resident alien card and social security card.
• 🤝 The restaurant's staff has been highly cooperative with the police throughout the investigation.