Search on for Fort Myers man after missed court date following voyeurism arrest at laundromat

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

A Fort Myers man failed to show up in court after his arrest for hanging out at a laundromat and snapping inappropriate photos of women.

Jeremias Mendez was arrested after being caught red-handed in the act, according to SWFL Crime Stoppers.

One victim said she was standing in front of a washing machine when she felt something at her feet.

After looking down, she saw a man bent over and taking photos up her skirt.

The man immediately started to run away, with the victim trailing right behind, according to SWFL Crime Stoppers.

Witnesses in the area were able to detain Mendez until officers arrived to transport him to jail and charge him with video voyeurism.

After his release, Mendez was supposed to appear in court to explain his actions, but to date, he’s nowhere to be found. Mendez is 5’5”, 140 pounds and was last known to be living in the Tice area.

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