(WWJ) A Clarkston man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught on camera pleasuring himself with a child's toy during a home inspection.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said 59-year-old Kevin Wayne VanLuven was arrested without incident Wednesday by members of the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team.
He was then arraigned in 52-3 District Court on one count of aggravated indecent exposure and one count of malicious destruction of property under $200. Both are misdemeanors.
According to investigators, the charges stem from a March 12 incident at an Oxford Township home being inspected by VanLuven prior to its sale at the request of the prospective buyers.
The couple selling the house told detectives that a nursery camera alerted a 22-year-old female homeowner that there was movement in the nursery. She checked her phone and allegedly saw VanLuven in the room.
As she continued to watch, he allegedly began touching himself and she began recording the incident.
It's alleged that VanLuven then picked up a Tickle Me Elmo doll and appeared to be pleasuring himself with it, before putting it back where he found it.
Deputies called to the home questioned VanLuven, who initially denied the act, saying he moved the Elmo doll to inspect an electrical outlet but did nothing else. When told there was a camera in the nursery, VanLuven allegedly made incriminating statements and apologized, officials said.
“Just when I think I have seen it all, someone steps up and surprises me with a new level of disturbing actions,” Sheriff Mike Bouchard said, in a statement.
“Sadly, in today’s world we cannot take it on faith that the people we let into our homes can be trusted. We cannot always presume that employers have done their job and have confidence their employees are trustworthy and are there to do the job for which they’ve been hired."
"This is a disgusting reminder to be cautious about who you let into your home," the sheriff added. "The actions of these homeowners will likely prevent this defendant from going into anyone else’s home."
VanLuven's bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety with the conditions that he is not to be alone in any residential property he does not own, he has no contact with the victims and must have a mental health evaluation.
VanLuven's next court appearance is April 19. He faces up to two years and prison plus fines if convicted as charged.
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