A Lake Wales doctor found himself behind bars Monday afternoon after Lake Wales Police learned he was secretly recording a changing room within his office.
Detectives launched the investigation after learning Dr. Pola Gayed DPT, 38 of Ava Rehab Clinic (1342 East S.R. 60 Lake Wales) asked a juvenile to get undressed and put on a gown before receiving treatment. He then directed them to a specific changing room where once undressed,they noticed a partially hidden Ring Camera with the blue record light on.
As a result of the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant and arrested Gayed this afternoon for video voyeurism and tampering with evidence, both 3rd degree felonies. Detectives also executed a search warrant at the clinic where they recovered a Ring Camera concealed in the patient changing room.
This remains an active investigation and additional charges are anticipated as the case progresses. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Lake Wales Police at 863-678-4223. If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD through Heartland Crime Stoppers, you can call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477) or from your cell phone, dial **TIPS. You can also visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit a Tip”, or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet to submit a tip.
