Pervert Alert: Eugene Gareau Arrested � Police Fear More Victims
Source: Durham Regional PoliceDate: Wed Apr 22 07:47:55 MST 2026
Police have arrested a male following a voyeurism incident at a Newcastle Recreation Centre.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, between approximately 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Dianne Harme Recreation Centre located at 1780 Rudell Road, a male suspect in the male changeroom pulled open the privacy curtain to a shower where the 12-year-old victim was showering. 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.
Through investigation, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch identified a suspect. On April 18, 2026, the suspect was arrested at his home without incident.
Eugene Gareau, age 65 years, of Clarington is charged with: Secretly Observe/Record a Person Nude and Expose Genitals to a Person Under 16 Years of Age for a Sexual Purpose.
Police have concerns there may be other victims and are releasing a photo of the accused.
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.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT April 17, 2026: Police Seeking Suspect Following Voyeurism Incident at Newcastle Recreation Centre
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