On August 17, 2014 at 6:18 p.m. the Smithfield Police Department arrested Nathan Steele, age 32, of Southbridge, MA for one count of Video Voyeurism.
Police were called to Barnes & Noble at 371 Putnam Pike in The Crossing at Smithfield, after a female customer reported that she caught Steele using his cell phone to take video up her skirt. The victim was able to gain control of the device until police arrived.
Steele was arrested and brought to the Smithfield Police Department. He was brought before Bail Commissioner Christopher Millea and was released on $10,000 Personal Recognizance. His next scheduled court appearance is October 20, 2014.
Detectives are investigating the possibility that this individual has engaged in this activity in other locations and jurisdictions. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Smithfield Police Department Detective Division at (401) 233-1036.