Explosives were secretly placed in toilets and then set off while females were using them.

A man by the name of Paul Moses Alden has been accused of committing a rather disturbing crime. According to court documents obtained by KENS 5, Alden is being accused of planting small commercial fireworks in toilets at local businesses and then detonating them while unsuspecting victims were using the restroom. The result? Two women and a young girl were injured in the explosions.

The incidents started on July 20th, when Alden was caught on CCTV footage entering a unisex restroom at a Wash Tub on Bandera Road in Helotes, Texas. Just moments later, as a woman was using the toilet, a small explosion went off, causing her to leave the scene before filing a police report. A similar incident occurred six days later at another Wash Tub location, where a female worker and a young girl were also injured while using the restroom.

Fortunately, all injuries sustained in these explosions were minor. However, upon further investigation, authorities discovered that Alden had planted parts from small commercial fireworks that were designed to detonate upon pressure. They also found a similar setup at the Helotes car wash, where Alden was captured on video going into the restroom and then leaving after the explosion.

Interestingly enough, Alden was actually a regular customer at these businesses. He was identified through his membership card, license plate, and car, which led to his arrest. A spokesperson for the Wash Tub, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their satisfaction with the quick action taken by the SAPD and the Arson investigator on the case. They also stated that they would continue to cooperate with authorities and the district attorney's office.

Alden has been charged with arson causing bodily injury or reckless damage and was booked into jail with a $50,000 bond. However, he was released on the same day of his arrest. As of now, he has not been indicted for his crimes and his next court date has not yet been set. Helotes, where these incidents took place, is located approximately 18 miles northwest of San Antonio.

It's truly alarming to think that someone would deliberately harm innocent individuals in such a cruel and unexpected way. Thankfully, the victims only suffered minor injuries, but the consequences could have been much worse. Let's hope that justice is served and that Alden is held accountable for his actions.

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