Schaumburg man charged in alleged Woodfield Mall restroom recording case; court July 24

Schaumburg police say Samuel Nutt, 54, used a cellphone to record a boy in a Woodfield Mall restroom stall. Officers were called to the mall around 8:30 p.m. Friday for a report of a suspicious person videotaping a juvenile, according to police and local reporting.

Police allege the device captured video and audio while Nutt was recording directly next to the child. Nutt was arrested at the scene.

What police say happened

In reporting based on Schaumburg-area law enforcement, the incident is described as an unauthorized recording of a minor in a public restroom at Woodfield Mall.

At this stage, the allegations are not proof of guilt.

Charge and next court date

Nutt is facing a charge of unauthorized videotaping of a minor, which is classified as a Class 3 felony, according to multiple outlets.

He appeared in court on Monday in Rolling Meadows. His next court date is July 24, 2026, at the Cook County courthouse in Rolling Meadows.

Reported pretrial conditions

The Daily Herald reported that Nutt was granted pretrial release and placed on electronic monitoring. The same report said he was ordered to stay away from children and from Woodfield Mall.

Because these terms can change as cases move forward, readers should treat them as reported, not guaranteed.

What families can do now

If you’re using Woodfield Mall or any public restroom with children, practical steps matter:

• If something feels off—especially someone attempting to film a child—contact mall security immediately so police can be called.
• Encourage kids to step out and find an adult they trust rather than confronting someone themselves.
• Seek help quickly; early reporting is often how authorities get on scene faster.

Sources

• CBS Chicago (June 30, 2026) — police-sourced facts and July 24 court date
• NBC Chicago (June 30, 2026) — allegations and Class 3 felony charge
• ABC7 Chicago (June 30, 2026) — due back in court July 24 and basic alleged conduct
• Daily Herald (June 30, 2026) — pretrial release/electronic monitoring and stay-away order