Portland police investigate report of hidden camera in diner restroom

Diner Owner Calls Police After Staff Spot Suspicious Camera

Portland, Maine – Tom Manning, owner of a local diner, said the establishment contacted law‑enforcement authorities right away after a camera was noticed by staff members. “The restaurant contacted police immediately after the camera was brought to staff’s attention,” Manning told reporters, confirming the swift response.

The incident reportedly occurred when employees observed a camera that had not been part of the diner’s usual security setup. Once the staff informed Mr. Manning, he arranged for police to investigate the device.

Police are currently reviewing the situation, but no further details about the camera’s origin or purpose have been released. The diner remains open, and no patrons were reported to have been harmed.