AUSTIN, TX (KXAN) – A witness helped police catch a “Peeping Tom” in the Hyde Park area of Austin.

Ansley Brown called 911 Monday night when she says she saw something suspicious.

“He went right past me across the street to their apartments,” Brown said “I just started following him to see what he was doing. He went straight across the street to another woman’s apartment – started looking into her window.”

Brown says she watched as the suspect walked from one apartment to the next in 100 block of W. 38th 1/2 St. Court records say that in the last couple of months Austin police have received numerous reports of a man wearing dark clothing looking into windows in the area.

“It’s strange I don’t understand why it’s this neighborhood, but it’s happening,” Brown said.

Richard Langner was arrested Monday night for drug possession and window peeping. Officers also found a pair of lady’s underwear in one of his pockets, which he says belong to his girlfriend.

Langner is already out of jail. KXAN discovered that he’s got a past criminal history dating back to 2001. Charges include burglary, criminal mischief and prostitution.

Students living nearby say they’ll be more careful now.

“That’s weird and creepy makes me uncomfortable living alone, not having a roommate, living off campus,” said student Alice Bryant.

As for Brown, she says she’s just grateful police responded so quickly.

“I’m tired of it,” Brown said “It’s been going on for a long time.”

Peeping through someone’s windows is only a misdemeanor. The charge is Disorderly Conduct. The punishment is a fine of up to $500.