Teen reported to have recorded child changing at rec complex; police probe

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Feb 13, 2025 11:54:33 AM.

Last Updated Feb 13, 2025 11:56:57 AM.

Officers are continuing an investigation after a report that someone was observed committing an act of voyeurism in Waterloo.

The incident happened on Feb. 12 at around 7:15 p.m. Police were told someone was recording a child while they were changing in a private stall at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex on Father David Bauer Drive.

The suspect is described as a brown male, about 16 years old with short hair. At the time he was seen wearing beige track pants and a beige hoodie.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

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