A 69-year-old man has been arrested after secretly photographing female patrons at a local business.
On September 12, 2026, at about 4:00 pm, Burbank Police officers responded to a business in the 1800 block of West Empire Avenue in the Empire Center regarding a suspicious man photographing female patrons.
Upon arrival, officers contacted a store employee, who saw the suspect follow female patrons throughout the store and use an electronic device to secretly take photographs of them under their clothing without their knowledge or consent.
Officers located the suspect, 69-year-old Alfred Hernandez of San Fernando, as he exited the store. The officers also identified two female victims, ages 48 and 52.
Mr. Hernandez was arrested and booked for violation of California Penal Code section 647(J)(2), a misdemeanor. Formal charges are pending review by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office.
This investigation remains ongoing, and detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information related to this case, or who believes they may have been a victim, is urged to contact the Burbank Police Department’s Investigation Division at (818) 238-3210.
