An Etobicoke man has been arrested following a voyeurism investigation in Burlington.
On Tuesday, June 25th, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to the Shoppers Drug Mart at 4524 New Street in response to a man in the store using his cell phone to take photos up the skirts and dresses of unsuspecting females. The man fled prior to police arrival.
An investigation was undertaken by members of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau who, throughout the course of their investigation, identified seven separate incidents of voyeurism occurring over three different dates at this location. Dates identified were June 25th, July 8th, and August 7th. In most of these cases, the victims were unaware photos were being taken.
As a result of the investigation, on Thursday, August 15th, 37-year-old Mohammed Abdals El-Sheikh was arrested and charged with the following:
- Voyeurism (Seven Counts)
- Criminal Harassment
El-Sheikh has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and a photo of the accused is attached to this media release. Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact Constable Samantha Di Simoni of the 3 District Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext 2385.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
