A Scioto County man has been arrested by Ashland, Ky., authorities and charged with taking photos of women in a store restroom at an Ashland mall.

Christopher Blume, 28, of Minford, is accused of disguising himself as a woman, entering the women's restroom at Ashland Town Center and utilizing a cell phone with a camera to take photographs of unsuspecting females.

Ashland Police Department reported responding to Ashland Town Center in reference to a suspicious person and activity inside the women's restroom of the mall at 4:27 p.m. Monday.

Lt. Darren Wilson, Ashland Police Department field operations watch commander, said upon arrival, officer Lisha Branham conducted an investigation that concluded with the arrest of Blume.

Branham arrested Blume on a Boyd County, Ky., warrant issued in the case, charging him with voyeurism.

Blume was transported to and lodged in Boyd County Detention Center.

FRANK LEWIS can be reached at (740) 353-3101, ext. 232.