NANAIMO — Police are looking to identify a person of interest after a video camera was installed inside a changing room of a busy Nanaimo recreational facility.
Nanaimo RCMP said a camera was located by staff at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) on March 3 which was installed on the door of a change room.
Police won’t disclose which change room was impacted.
No images of children were found in the footage, however, it did capture two adult men, one already identified as a victim in the case, while the other remains unidentified and considered a person of interest in this case.
Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said the camera was installed on Saturday, January 18 and only captured images from that day.
He told NanaimoNewsNOW police are seeking to identify the person of interest and are asking for the public’s help, after being unable to identify him through RCMP channels.

A statement from City of Nanaimo chief administrative officer Dale Lindsay said they are disturbed by what has occurred and are actively working with Nanaimo RCMP to advance the investigation.
“The City takes the privacy and safety of all visitors to our facilities very seriously. Rest assured, we have systems and measures in place to ensure safety for all users,” Lindsay stated.
He encouraged people to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious or concerns to City staff immediately.
“We understand that this news may be unsettling, and we want to reassure the community that we are treating this matter with the utmost urgency and care. The safety and privacy of our patrons remain our highest priority.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency number at 250-754-2345.

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