SAN ANTONIO – A former Holy Cross High School coach was arrested after allegedly using a secret camera to record people changing in his office, including another employee, according to San Antonio police.
Armando Flores, 34, is accused of placing a motion-censored camera disguised as an alarm clock in his office, the San Antonio Police Department told KSAT Tuesday night. He was charged with invasive visual recording.
Watch Flores’ appearance before news media following his arrest:
On Oct. 2, officers were called to the school for a report of an invasive visual recording.
Police said a juvenile student reported that Flores told them to stop moving the camera in his office.
The student reported the camera to a female coach who shares an office with Flores, who investigated and found an SD card inside the device, police said.
Flores had allegedly told the coach on Aug. 8 that there was a camera inside the office, but to “not be alarmed because there was no SD card in there,” police said.
SAPD said the coach reviewed the footage and found an image of herself unclothed as well as other photos of people in the office. She then reported the case to Holy Cross administration, who then contacted police.
Police previously told KSAT that footage from the SD card showed at least three students changing clothes in the office. On Tuesday, police said they are still investigating to determine if any students were recorded.
Police also previously told KSAT the footage showed Flores having sex with another adult, but on Tuesday, they said they are still investigating.
Investigators obtained search warrants for Flores’ devices, which led to his arrest without incident on Tuesday, SAPD said.
In a letter sent to parents on Friday, Holy Cross Principal Rene Escobedo said Flores was terminated after an alleged “credible report” of misconduct on campus.
“Parents of individual students that may have been impacted will be contacted individually by the school administration,” Escobedo wrote, in part.
On Wednesday, Escobedo issued a statement acknowledging Flores’ arrest.
“The Holy Cross community is profoundly saddened and sympathizes with all individuals affected by this deep betrayal of trust. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our paramount concern. We have fully cooperated with the SAPD throughout this investigation and are committed to ensuring justice is served,” Escobedo said.
The statement also said the school would provide counseling services for students and staff.
Flores was employed as a full-time physical education teacher and assistant athletics coach, the school said in an updated statement.
Police said parents who believe their children may have been changing inside the office are urged to contact SAPD’s Human Exploitation Unit at 210-207-2370.
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