Thomas Ryan Elliot, from Greenville, NC, was handcuffed at Target on Greenville Boulevard. Cops say he was caught on video placing his phone under a woman’s skirt.
According to a Pitt County School spokesperson, Elliott volunteered at Eastern Elementary School in Greenville.
Key Takeaways
- A bystander at the store began recording Elliott with her cell phone after she felt he was following her.
- She shared the video on social media, which showed the police arriving, handcuffing Elliott, and escorting him out of the store.
- Opendoor Church in Winterville stated to WITN that Thomas Elliott was fired after they were informed of his arrest on Monday.
However, after video footage surfaced showing his concerning behavior, he won’t be allowed to volunteer or work at any of the school campuses.
Someone on Twitter questioned why the shop’s cameras didn’t deter Elliott’s actions and why nobody noticed his behavior on the camera footage and reported him to the police.
Woman Shopper Took Thomas Elliott Greenville NC Video Following His Unusual Activity
Another shopper at the store began recording Elliott with her cellphone after she felt he was following her.
She captured footage of him placing his phone under a woman’s skirt.
“Caught on Video: 21-year-old Thomas Ryan Elliott Arrested for Secret Peeping in Target store, leading to his dismissal from an Elementary School, where he volunteered.”https://t.co/ZqPRqyJC8L#ThomasRyanElliott #Greenville #NorthCarolina #Target
–@FrequencyPolice pic.twitter.com/lh7UPVUQ3c
— CCBee (@SeaSeaBee) April 17, 2024
Then, she shared the video on social media, which showed the police arriving, handcuffing Elliott, and escorting him out of the store.
After the video went viral, a Twitter user identified the individual as Thomas Elliott, 21, from Greenville, NC, suggesting that his future employers or potential partners should be aware of his actions.
Others stated that his name was Thomas Elliott and referred to him as a peeping Tom, expressing a desire for him to be placed on a registry.
Thomas Elliot Is No More A School Volunteer
Opendoor Church in Winterville stated to WITN that Thomas Elliott was fired after they were informed of his arrest on Monday.
They didn’t specify what his role was or what he did there.
As per a Pitt County School spokesman, before volunteers and visitors are allowed access to campuses, they undergo screening through Raptor, a program checking for any listing in sex offender databases.
Police mentioned they haven’t discovered any inappropriate photos of children on Elliott’s phone yet.
However, he denied any wrongdoing and showed the police recent pictures from his phone.
Currently, Cops are trying to obtain video files, digital photos, text messages, and any deleted information that can be recovered.
FAQs
What Is Thomas Elliott’s Charges?
Elliott paid a $5,000 bond and appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday in Greenville.
How old is Thomas Elliot?
Thomas Elliot, nicknamed Peeping Tom, is 21 years old.
