Hmm, So I guess no more undercover detective?
Deception is wrong used on others. It's funny how decieving is ok when they benefit, but to catch them you must be honest... WOW.
They watched too many cartoons, They want you to literally put a sign on your being announcing that you are in disguise trying to catch them.

"bad guy hideout"
Why not let pedo know ahead of time that you are coming?