Appeal for witnesses following voyeurism in Bournemouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following reports of voyeurism at a shop in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police received a report at 1.08pm on Saturday 30 May 2026 that a man was taking pictures of female customers in the changing rooms at H&M in Castlepoint Shopping Centre.

The man was challenged and subsequently left the shop.

Police Sergeant Mark Burton, of Bournemouth police, said: “We take reports of this nature seriously and are carrying out enquiries into what happened.

“I understand there were a number of people in the shop at the time who may have witnessed the incident and I would urge anyone who has not already come forward to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260079505. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.