Calgary man accused of filming young girls and women at Southcentre Mall without their consent

A Calgary man previously jailed for secretly filming women and posting sexually explicit videos of them online now faces disturbing new charges.

A Calgary man has been charged who police believe filmed young girls and women without their consent.

On Tuesday, June 24 at around 5 p.m., police were called to Southcentre Mall, at 100 Anderson Road SE, for reports of a man who they say was seen using a cellphone to film young girls or women without their consent.

After talking to one complainant who said she saw the man filming her, and reviewing CCTV security footage, police identified the man but weren’t able to find him.

On July 1, a search warrant was executed in the 300 block of Marquis Lane S.E., where police seized various electronic devices containing child pornography.

The suspect was arrested without incident.

Jeffrey Robert Williamson, 51, was charged with one count of voyeurism, possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography.

He’s scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Williamson previously served two years in prison on voyeurism and child pornography charges in 2018.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

Calgary police issued a statement Wednesday about the importance of reporting similar incidents.

“These crimes are very serious as they are a direct violation of people’s physical safety and privacy and can often lead to lasting psychological effect,” said Det. Robert Pilon of the CPS.

“We continue to work with security partners at Southcentre Mall to ensure the safety of patrons,” he said, continuing. “It is incredibly important for people to report these incidents, whether they themselves are victims or if people witness others being victimized.

“We fully recognize it’s not always easy to come forward and we are thankful for those who courageously reported this criminal behaviour. We take all reports of voyeurism and related offences seriously and will thoroughly investigate all reports of such activity.”