Security guard at Arizona high school charged with voyeurism

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 05:31 · Archive

A former security guard and assistant wrestling coach at a Tempe, Arizona high school faces more than 100 counts of voyeurism.

Antony Cruz, 28, a former campus security guard and assistant wrestling coach in the Tempe Union High School District, faces more than 100 counts of voyeurism. Police allege he downloaded footage of girls changing in a dance room at Corona Del Sol High School. As a security guard, Cruz had access to campus cameras. Investigators have identified nearly 40 victims in the case, which remains under investigation.

A former student who spoke about their experience said the charges represent a breach of trust. 'He was supposed to be protecting us, and then these charges come out,' the student said. The former wrestler described Cruz as quiet and reserved, noting that he 'wouldn't become buddy buddy with kids' and rarely spoke to students. Despite this outward demeanour, the student recalled finding something unsettling about him. 'I did always find him very peculiar, like something was just off,' the student said, adding that in light of the allegations, 'it's disgusting to think about what he could have been thinking about'.

The former student also raised concerns about the district's hiring practices for security staff. 'They hire an interesting group of people. I feel like they don't care who they hire and they have low standards for security guards,' the student said.

How it is being reported

• Former Tempe Union student said security guard charged with voyeurism was ‘very peculiar’A former Tempe Union High School District wrestler says he never suspected the assistant coach meant to protect students would eventually be charged with voyeurism.Azfamily · 25 Oct, 04:38
• Former Tempe Union student said security guard charged with voyeurism was ‘very peculiar’A former Tempe Union High School District wrestler says he never suspected the assistant coach meant to protect students would eventually be charged with voyeurism.KOLD · 25 Oct, 04:38

In this story: Antony Cruz · Corona Del Sol High School · Tempe Union High School District · Tempe

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