Sunnyvale-based dentist arrested after hidden camera found in office bathroom

SUNNYVALE — A hidden camera found in the bathroom of a Sunnyvale dentist’s office led to the arrest of the dentist for allegedly capturing video of several victims, including children while using the restroom, according to authorities.

Zaid Yousif Sharma, a dentist working out of an office at 877 West Fremont Avenue, was arrested on suspicion of child pornography possession and peeping on Wednesday after a search warrant was executed in his office and his Santa Clara home, a news release from Sunnyvale police announced Friday.

The investigation began after a victim discovered the camera in the restroom located in Sharma’s office on July 26. The victim took the camera to Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, according to the department, and police discovered videos of additional videos of victims — including videos of two minors.