Chester County police identify man accused of secretly recording people in mall bathrooms

The investigation began after a father noticed someone trying to take pictures of his son inside a bathroom by a mall food court.
Friday, December 16, 2022
WEST WHITELAND TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Police have identified the man accused of secretly recording people in the bathrooms at the Exton Square Mall.

Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Richard Balanow on Friday.
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West Whiteland Township police say he took pictures and videos inside two men's bathrooms over the summer.

That evidence was discovered after police searched Balanow's phone, following a tip from a father who noticed a man trying to take photos of his son.
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Balanow is wanted for invasion of privacy, as well as attempted invasion of privacy.
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