'Peeping Tom' arrested after getting caught by drone outside Virginia homes

'Peeping Tom' arrested after getting caught by drone outside Virginia homes

Fairfax County police say they were able to catch a "peeping Tom" in action after a drone helped them get on the scene in less than a minute. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has details on the disturbing story. 

RESTON, Va. - Fairfax County police say they were able to catch a "peeping Tom" in action after a drone helped them get on the scene in less than a minute.

What we know:

A woman reported seeing an unknown man peering through her bedroom window on the 12000 block of Waterside View Drive Friday morning.

Detectives launched a drone, which arrived on scene in 38 seconds to find the man looking through more windows.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Larry Mudd, was taken into custody. He was released on bond after being charged with peeping into an occupied dwelling.

Dig deeper:

Police believe Mudd is not involved in an ongoing burglary investigation in Centreville. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department's Reston police station.