HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A father is furious after police said they caught a high-profile executive for Atlanta Motor Speedway peeking into his daughter's room and recording it on his phone.
Channel 2 Action News was first to learn that Henry County police arrested Michael Bruner, the vice president of finance for Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Police said Bruner was wearing all black clothing and a ski mask when he was looking through the basement window of his neighbor's home.
"I was blown away. I know him personally. He’s a high-profile guy; very popular here," said Scott Warshaw.
Warshaw said he felt violated when police arrested Bruner for peeping into his 26-year-old daughter's window.
"It’ll take awhile for her to get over it," Warshaw said.
When Bruner noticed police, he ran away from the scene but was quickly apprehended, according to authorities.
"The cops came from both sides, caught him, and had to wrestle the phone away from him. When they pulled that ski mask off and pulled the hoodie back and I saw it was Mike Bruner. I mean, my wife and I almost died. I mean, we couldn’t believe it. I’m still in shock," Warshaw said.
Bruner has been charged with offenses of peeping Tom, criminal trespass and obstruction of officers.
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Channel 2's Tyisha Fernandes called Bruner several times to get his side of the story but never got through. She also tried contacting his attorney, but according to jail records, he doesn't have a lawyer yet.
Even though Warshaw is upset, he said he’s sad for Bruner’s family.
Bruner has a wife, daughters and grandkids
"I heard him say to the police, 'You all have ruined my life.' They didn’t ruin his life, he ruined his life and I hate it and he needs to get some help," Warshaw said.
Atlanta Motor Speedway sent Channel 2 Action News the following statement:
"Atlanta Motor Speedway is aware of the allegations made against Michael Bruner and takes these allegations seriously. Bruner has been suspended indefinitely. Atlanta Motor Speedway has no further comment at this time."
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