Lupe Tortilla employee accused of hiding camera in restroom at Hedwig Village restaurant

Harris County restaurant employee accused of hiding camera in restroom

An employee at Lupe Tortilla was arrested after a co-worker allegedly found a hidden camera in the restaurant bathroom. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains the allegations related to the camera and the suspect's immigration status.

HEDWIG VILLAGE, Texas - An employee at a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Hedwig Village is accused of putting a hidden camera in a public restroom, according to court documents.

Restaurant employee accused of invasive recording

What we know:

Bayson Elias Pu, 31, has been charged with invasive visual recording. He was arrested on New Year’s Eve.

According to court documents, Pu is an employee at the Lupe Tortilla located along the Katy Freeway. He allegedly placed the camera in a public restroom at the restaurant.

According to court documents, the camera captured footage of a young girl and a woman using the restroom.

Bayson Elias Pu

Lupe Tortilla releases statement

What they're saying:

Lupe Tortilla released the following statement about the incident:

"Lupe Tortilla confirms that on December 30, 2025, a recording device placed in a restroom at one of its Houston-area locations was discovered by a restaurant staff member shortly after its placement.  Restaurant management took immediate action by contacting local authorities.

Lupe Tortilla places the highest priority on the safety, privacy, and well-being of its guests and team members. We are cooperating fully with the Hedwig Police Department as they investigate the matter. We appreciate their prompt response and professionalism.

We are grateful to the team members and managers whose attentiveness and quick action helped bring the matter to the attention of authorities, contributing to a swift response.

For more than four decades, Lupe Tortilla has been proud to serve the Houston community and remains committed to maintaining the trust of our guests, neighbors, and team members.

Further details will be provided as appropriate and consistent with the ongoing investigation.

Timeline

December 30, 2025

• Evening: Device discovered by a team member and reported immediately to management
• Shortly thereafter: Hedwig Police Department notified and responded promptly

December 31, 2025

• Evening: An individual was detained by Hedwig Police in connection with the investigation"

Suspect on ICE hold

Dig deeper:

During the investigation, police say they discovered Pu was allegedly using fraudulent immigration and identification documents, including a false resident alien card and a false Social Security number.

Hedwig Village Police Chief Justin Wood said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was contacted after investigators reviewed the documents.

Police say the ICE hold means Pu remains in custody while the investigation continues. Authorities are also working with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether additional charges related to identity fraud may be filed.