Voyeurism Reports in Bothell Library Prompt Police to Seek Public's Help

Bothell Police are seeking help from the public in a case involving a male watching and possibly recording women in the King County library downtown last week.

Two incidents of the voyeurism were reported on April 2 and 4 between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the King County Library Bothell Branch at 18215 98th Ave NE, according to a news release issued Wednesday by the Bothell Police Department. 

In both incidents a male suspect was seen by library staff and witnesses entering the women’s restroom and taking significant steps to view and/or record females using the toilets in women’s restroom, the news release said.

Witnesses describe the male suspect as having a dark complexion and possibly being of Asian or Hispanic descent, between 25 and 35 years old, 5 foot 6 inches to 6 feet in height and with a medium build.

Police have offered the following tips for staying safe at the library:

• Those who come into contact with the above described individual and others engaged in similar behavior are asked to call 911.
• Adults who frequent the library with children are encouraged to accompany children to the restroom. 
• Citizens using the restroom facility should be conscious of individuals whom may be hiding in bathroom stalls or not engaged in normal bathroom behavior.
• Any reports of unusual behavior such as adults of the opposite sex entering the bathroom should be reported to the police and staff at the Bothell Library.

Any information regarding similar incidents with the above described male suspect can be forwarded to the Bothell Police Tip Line at 425-487-5551.