Winnipeg police: videos made in pool change room seized, former teacher charged

A 37-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with multiple offences after videos filmed in a public pool change room were seized by police.

According to police, investigators were alerted to child sex abuse imagery on a mobile device and obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect.

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They said a further search of the devices found video recordings made in April 2023 and May 2024 of children and adults “in various stages of undress” in the family change room of a public pool in the Maples neighbourhood.

CTV News has learned the alleged incidents occurred at the city-run Seven Oaks pool. 

In a statement, a city spokesperson said they take concerns of patron safety in its recreation facilities seriously.

“Recreation employees participate in training in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, which includes direction …