Alexandria Bakery Employee Sentenced in Hidden Camera Recording Case

Joshua Hombrebueno, a 20-year-old resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was sentenced in Alexandria Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges stemming from hidden camera recordings made at his workplace. The offenses occurred at Gustave Boulangerie in Alexandria, Virginia, where he had been employed. Court documents indicate the recordings involved multiple victims including adults and at least one child.

The case originated on September 20, 2025, when a mother and her three-year-old daughter discovered an active iPhone concealed inside the employee restroom vanity. Alexandria Police Department investigators determined that Hombrebueno owned the device and had placed it there without the knowledge of those using the facility. A search of the phone yielded additional recordings of people who had used the restroom.

Authorities charged Hombrebueno with three felony counts and nine misdemeanor counts of unlawful creation of an image of another. He turned himself in to police following the identification process. The investigation was classified as a sex offense probe due to the nature of the recordings.

During the August 2026 sentencing hearing the court imposed 179 days of incarceration along with five years of supervised probation. One of the felony charges received a suspended disposition subject to compliance with probation requirements that include sex offender registration conditions and a prohibition on returning to the bakery. The defendant had previously been granted bond with conditions that included surrendering his passport and refraining from phone use.

Prosecutors noted that Hombrebueno faced potential penalties exceeding 20 years if convicted on all original counts. The final disposition focused on the specific facts presented regarding two adult victims with additional considerations for the involvement of a minor. The bakery owner issued a statement indicating respect for the judicial process and its outcome.

Victims and family members present at the hearing expressed disappointment with the length of the sentence and the possibility of early release for good behavior. The Commonwealth’s Attorney office provided details on the plea agreement that structured the penalties. No further appeals or modifications were reported in available court updates.

The incident prompted local discussions about privacy protections in public and semi-public facilities such as restaurant restrooms. Police recovered evidence confirming the device was actively recording at the time of discovery. Hombrebueno had no prior criminal history noted in public records related to the case.

Sentencing guidelines in Virginia allow for judicial discretion based on factors including the defendant’s age, the number of victims, and acceptance of responsibility through the guilty plea. The probation period will involve monitoring to ensure compliance with all court-ordered terms. Community members continue to follow any updates on the case through official channels.

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Alexandria is an independent city in Northern Virginia.