Durham police yesterday announced that they have arrested a male following a voyeurism incident at a Newcastle recreation centre in the Municipality of Clarington.
The suspect in the male changeroom pulled open the privacy curtain to a shower where the 12-year-old victim was showering on Thursday, April 9, between 8 pm to 9 pm, at the Dianne Hamre Recreation Centre located at 1780 Rudell Road.
The victim closed the curtain, however the suspect repeatedly opened the shower curtain. The victim exited the shower and was followed by the suspect, who then attempted to initiate a conversation. The victim fled the changeroom and later advised a waiting parent, police said.
Through investigation, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch identified a suspect. On April 18, the suspect was arrested at his home without incident.
The man, age 65 years, of Clarington, was charged. Police did not say if he was held for a bail hearing or was released on an undertaking.
Police have concerns there may be other victims and are releasing a photo of the accused. Name, photo and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Newman of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1605.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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