Planet Fitness member arrested after going into ladies’ locker room ‘completely naked’ claiming he identified as a woman

Christopher Miller, 38, was arrested for indecent exposure in a ladies' locker room at a Planet Fitness gym.

Christopher Allan Miller, 38, was arrested after entering the women’s locker room on Thursday at the Gastonia Planet Fitness on South New Hope Road.

Planet Fitness permits members to use the restroom and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity as part of their non-judgmental policy. However, some members expressed concerns and believed Miller misused the policy, prompting the allegations and the call for help.

Women at Planet Fitness were shocked last week to find Miller in the women’s locker room. One woman dialed 911.

“And what’s he wearing?” the dispatcher asked.

“Nothing, literally nothing,” the caller replied.

“OK, so he is completely naked?” the dispatcher clarified.

“He is completely naked,” the caller confirmed.

Sources said that Miller requested a woman to apply lotion and shower together.

“And is that man still there?” the dispatcher inquired.

“Yeah, he is still in the bathroom,” the caller replied. “It’s a man but he says he identifies as a woman, and he won’t leave the restroom. But he is just walking around showing us his --- and he won’t leave.”

Before the arrest, Miller was reportedly harassing women in the gym, according to sources.

Member Betty Brice expressed dismay that Miller allegedly used identifying as a woman as an excuse to stay in the ladies’ locker room.

“I think a woman should be able to go into a woman’s bathroom without a man coming in saying he’s transgender,” Brice commented.

Miller's arrest on a felony charge came after an alarmed woman at the Gastonia Planet Fitness called 911 to report there was a naked man in the ladies' locker room.

Clark Simon, the former president of Charlotte Pride, noted that Planet Fitness’ inclusivity policy aims to make transgender individuals feel welcome. However, Simon emphasized that this doesn’t excuse non-transgender individuals from violating that space and believes Planet Fitness must maintain control over such situations.

Miller is currently in jail facing charges of indecent exposure to a minor.

Without direct communication with Miller, it cannot confirm whether Miller genuinely identifies as transgender.

Planet Fitness’ policy allows members to use locker rooms based on their self-reported gender identity. There is no indication that Miller self-reported before this incident.

“I think a woman should be able to go into a woman’s bathroom without a man coming in saying he’s transgender,” gymgoer Betty Brice said.

A spokesperson for Planet Fitness said that their staff took immediate action to ensure member safety and are cooperating with law enforcement. The spokesperson reiterated their zero-tolerance stance on harassment of any kind.

Policy: Subject to Section Three above, all members and team members may use Planet Fitness locker room facilities and programs based on their self-reported gender identity; these facilities include bathrooms, showers, and all other facilities separated by sex. Wherever possible, Planet Fitness clubs should maintain private changing areas in each locker room for the comfort of all members and team members. Where applicable, gender-neutral bathrooms may also be made available as needed for the privacy and comfort of members and team members. Use of a gender-neutral bathroom is voluntary.