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Selden man arrested for unlawful surveillance for the third time

Aqeel Ahmad is accused of trying to film under a woman’s shorts at ShopRite in Selden on September 11. This is his third arrest in recent weeks.

Cecilia Dowd

Dec 15, 2025, 6:18 PM

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Aqeel Ahmad is charged with unlawful surveillance, accused of attempting to take photos underneath a 25-year-old woman’s shorts for his own sexual gratification.

This is his third arrest in a matter of weeks.

The 53-year-old Selden man has also been accused of attempting to take photos under the shorts of a 17-year-old at the same Selden ShopRite.

Additionally, he is accused of photographing a 13-year-old girl under her dress at a nearby Target in October.

Ahmad pleaded not guilty. His lawyer declined to comment to News 12.

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