Investigators found 180 videos of women, ages 17 to 25, who were asked to slip into Hooters uniforms, police said Wednesday.
Police were notified of possible video recording in late January, when two young women independently filed police reports saying that they believed they were secretly recorded during their interviews.
"We are dealing with victims who are shocked and feel betrayed," police Lt. Mark Dettor said.
Police also searched the home of Juan Aponte, 32, of Arcadia, a former general manager for the Hooters in Pasadena who no longer works for the company.
Aponte has not been arrested or charged. His attorney, Brian Michaels, declined to comment on the investigation and said his client would plead innocent to any possible charges.
Police said they will present their findings soon to prosecutors.
Hooters attorney Justin Johl said the company was outraged by the discovery and was conducting its own investigation.
Police Chief Frank Wills said Hooters cooperated fully with the investigation.
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