Poundland worker helps catch upskirter who targeted teenage girls

Staff contacted police after concerns about his behaviour inside the Carmarthen store

Taite Johnson Audience and Trending Writer

16:15, 07 Aug 2026

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Isa Ayan, 38 has been jailed (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)

A man was caught upskirting teenage girls after a member of staff at Poundland noticed his suspicious behaviour. Isa Ayan was reported to police by a member of staff at the Carmarthen store on February 10, due to their concerns he was attempting to take a picture under a schoolgirls skirt.

Detectives launched an investigation and the 38-year-old, of Carmathen, was arrested. Digital forensic enquiries revealed that Ayan had taken images of three schoolgirls from the Carmarthen area aged between 13 and 14.

The victims were unaware that inappropriate pictures had been taken of them by the offender. Dont miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here

Ayan pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to operate equipment beneath the clothing of another without consent for which he received 18 months in prison.

He was also added to the sex offenders register and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order, both for ten years.

Detective sergeant Carl Pocock said: "The offences committed by Isa Ayan are particularly disturbing. The investigation team are thankful to the member of staff at Poundland who reported their initial concerns to police. Their vigilance subsequently led to Ayans arrest and charge.

"Following Ayans arrest, our enquiries uncovered the extent of his offending. We spoke to victims and their families, all of whom were completely unaware that the offences had taken place. It must be highlighted that despite the victims initial lack of awareness of Ayans degrading offending, it does not minimise the impact it has had upon them.

"We commend them for their bravery and dignity in assisting us with our investigation, after what must have been highly distressing information to receive.

"I would encourage the public to report any suspicious, inappropriate, predatory acts or behaviours, whether they are a victim or a witness. I hope this case demonstrates that by working together with the public and our partners we can secure convictions for dangerous offenders, whilst safeguarding those most vulnerable within our communities."

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