Police Looking to Identify Alleged Voyeur in Halton Hills

Published July 23, 2019 at 6:15 pm

Halton Police are looking to identify a voyeurism suspect following an incident that allegedly occurred in Halton Hills.

Halton Police are looking to identify a voyeurism suspect following an incident that allegedly occurred in Halton Hills.

According to police, on June 26, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a male suspect was observed walking in the Winners Homesense store, located on Guelph Street, in Georgetown. 

The suspect, according to police, was holding cell phones and periodically stopped near female shoppers to take photos up their skirts or dresses while holding the phone low and pointing it upwards.

“A second incident was also reported to police and took place at the same location on July 13 between 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.,” reads a Halton Police media release. “The suspect in both incidents is believed to be the same person.”

The suspect, according to police, is described as someone who is 5’8″ to 6-feet-tall, and has a small or slight build, in his early to mid-twenties. Police also say the suspect has a pale, possibly light olive, complexion, and short brown hair. On both reported dates, he was observed to be wearing a light coloured khaki shirt.

On the first date, June 26, the suspect was seen wearing light coloured baggy shorts with large pockets on both sides. 

And on the second date, July 13, the suspect was seen wearing dark pants or shorts, a hat (unknown colour), and a black backpack over both shoulders.

Anyone who has information pertaining to these incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Sarah McCullagh of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2419.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Photo is courtesy of Halton Police.

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