Saturday, June 14, 2008

SpyCam Story #450 - We told you 'Bugs Stink'

NY - A Long Island doctor is accused of installing a hidden camera in the bathroom of his medical office.

Nassau County police say 54-year-old Vincent Pacienza was arrested Friday and charged with unlawful surveillance.

The doctor's staff discovered the camera, which had been concealed inside an air purifier.

Police believe the camera was placed in the restroom of the Manhasset medical office within the last two weeks. (more)

The kicker...
The purifier, listed for $699, features a "built-in color camera and carrier current video transmitter is completely undetectable," according to the Web site.

The doctor's office staff discovered the device after receiving a bill from thespystore.com, said Det. Lt. Kevin Smith.

The staff looked at the Web site and recognized the air purifier listed there as similar to the one recently installed in the 8-by-8 office restroom, Smith said.