Arroyo Grande PD Seeking Female Victims in Peeping Investigation at Local Gym

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (KEYT) – The Arroyo Grande Police Department is reaching out to the public in the hopes of identifying victims in a recent peeping incident.

On December 29th, 2025, a man was caught filming a woman at a Arroyo Grande Planet Fitness location. The woman was reportedly partially nude in a tanning booth.

The suspect had fled the scene prior to officer's arrival, but with the help of witness statements and a review of surveillance footage, officers were able to identify a suspect. Search warrants determined the suspect had committed this crime numerous times over the course of the past year.

The department is now looking to identify anyone who may have been of victim. The suspect would enter tanning and red-light therapy rooms, and record female members without their consent or knowledge.

Investigators believe there to be approximately 47 victims spanning from January to December of 2025 – many of which have not been identified.

Any female members of Planet Fitness located at 1576 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande is encouraged to contact Officer Brandon Earnest at (805) 473-5110 EXT 7021 or via email at bearnest@arroyogrande.org.

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