Police are looking for this man, considered a person of interest, after a video camera was found installed inside a Nanaimo Aquatic Centre change room door. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Disturbing discovery

Hidden camera found in Nanaimo pool change room

Mar 31, 2025 | 3:36 PM

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.

Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said the camera was installed on Saturday, January 18 and only captured images from that day.

“There were no images of children on the video. We have one where a victim had come forward, he’s an adult man. There’s a second individual who’s also an adult man, that person is unidentified, we believe that person may have information that can further the investigation.”

Police won’t disclose which change room was impacted.

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O’Brien told NanaimoNewsNOW police are asking for the public’s help to identify the second man after being unable to name him through RCMP channels.

Police are looking to identify this man, who they say is a person of interest in this case. (Nanaimo RCMP)

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.

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating the discovery of a secretely installed camara at a Nanaimo Aquatic Centre change room. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

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