Police in Hampshire have launched a public appeal for information after a woman reported being filmed without her consent while using the toilets at a shopping centre in Fareham. The incident, which is being treated as voyeurism, occurred at Westbury Mall on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Details of the Voyeurism Incident
According to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, the woman made a formal report stating that she was in a toilet cubicle at the shopping centre when an unknown man filmed her. The incident took place at approximately 3.28pm on that Sunday afternoon. The victim did not know the individual involved, and the filming was conducted without her permission, constituting a serious breach of privacy and a criminal act under voyeurism laws.
CCTV Image Released in Public Appeal
In response to the report, investigators have now released a CCTV photograph of a man they are keen to identify. The police believe this individual may hold crucial information that could assist with their ongoing enquiries into the matter. The force has emphasised the importance of public cooperation in helping to trace the man pictured.
The image shows a white male, estimated to be aged between 20 and 29 years old. He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall with a proportionate build and light brown hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black zip-up jacket featuring a white North Face logo on the left side of the chest, along with black joggers and black shoes that have white trim along the bottom.
Police Statement and Call for Information
In a statement issued on Saturday 24 January, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary directly appealed to the public: "Do you recognise this man? We would like to speak to him after a report of voyeurism at Westbury Mall, Fareham, on Sunday 18 January. A woman was filmed without her consent in a toilet cubicle by a man she didn’t know at around 3.28pm that day."
The police are urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Westbury Mall around the time of the incident to come forward if they:
- Recognise the man from the CCTV image.
- Witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area.
- Possess relevant footage from CCTV, dashcams, mobile phones, or doorbell cameras that could aid the investigation.
Members of the public are asked to contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 44260026846. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their official website.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
This incident has raised concerns about safety and security in public spaces such as shopping centres. Voyeurism is a criminal offence that can have significant psychological effects on victims, and police are treating this case with the utmost seriousness. The release of the CCTV image underscores the investigative efforts to identify the individual involved and bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding the report.
Local authorities and shopping centre management are likely to review security protocols in light of this event to prevent similar occurrences. The public appeal highlights the collaborative role that community members can play in assisting law enforcement with such investigations, particularly through the sharing of potential evidence or sightings.
