Overview
- Medford police say multiple women were photographed without consent while shopping at the Aldi in Fellsway Plaza and one victim reported a man putting a cellphone under her skirt.
- Officers reviewed store CCTV and identified similar behavior toward at least two women, with incidents recorded at about 11:20 a.m. and 1:03 p.m.
- Police arrested 33-year-old Ogechi Asia of Westborough near the Fellsway Plaza parking lot and charged him with photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a person, commonly called upskirting.
- Authorities say the investigation used surveillance footage and a public identification request after the images were reported, and they are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or the described white or silver Chevy Equinox to contact the Medford Police Department.
- Asia is due for arraignment in Somerville District Court and the case has raised local concern about shopper safety and the role of store CCTV and public tips in identifying suspects.