CCBC Essex in Search of Peeping Tom

Public safety officials at the Community College of Baltimore County Essex are searching for a peeping tom who has allegedly targeted at least two women on campus. 

College spokeswoman Hope Davis said the incidents occurred March 26 in Building A and on April 20 in Building B. In both cases, the victims reported to CCBC public safety officers that someone tried to peek under their stalls while they used a campus restroom.

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"We are aware of the situation and our public safety officers are investigating these cases, while also staying in contact with Baltimore County police and other police departments at area colleges to see if there are any similar reported incidents," Davis said.

Davis said the victim in the most recent incident described the suspect as a tall, thin black male with a beard, who wore black, square-framed glasses.

Davis said officials are encouraging women to go to the restroom in pairs, with one of them serving as a lookout. Anyone on any of the CCBC campuses can also report suspicious activity by calling 443-840-1111.

There are also blue emergency lights stationed throughout CCBC campuses, as well as a service that offers students escorts while walking to their cars, Davis said.

"The most important thing to remember is to always be aware of your surroundings," Davis said.