Hermosa Beach

A onetime dance school employee was arrested Friday afternoon by Hermosa Beach Police, who allege the 25-year-old placed hidden cameras at the studio frequented by students ranging from 2 to 18 years of age.

“The Hermosa Beach Police Department remains committed in its mission to serve with dedication, integrity, and honesty.”

“We are deeply grateful to local law enforcement for their tireless work over the past six weeks,” wrote Hermosa Beach’s School of Dance and Music owners, Liliana Somma and Dan Galitzen, in an email to students and parents.

Hermosa Beach police officers investigated the studio that day and discovered multiple cameras hidden inside wicker baskets in a restroom.

Hermosa Beach detectives worked with the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a nationwide network of federal, state and local enforcement, to make the arrest.