Kamloops RCMP Indecent Act Suspect Identified; Photo Withdrawn

The Alert

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment has confirmed that the suspect in an ongoing indecent act investigation has now been identified. This development relates to File 2026-16921, which was the subject of an appeal for public assistance issued on June 10, 2026.

With the identification complete, investigators are no longer asking the public or media to share the suspect’s image. In fact, police are specifically requesting that the photo previously circulated as part of this investigation be removed from websites, social media, and other online platforms.

Official Details

According to the official information provided by the Kamloops RCMP:

• The investigation concerns an alleged indecent act under File 2026-16921.
• The suspect connected to this investigation has been successfully identified following a public and media appeal that began with a news release on June 10, 2026.
• Police are no longer seeking public assistance to identify this individual.
• The Kamloops RCMP have publicly thanked both the media and community members for their help in moving the investigation forward.
• As part of protecting the integrity of the process and the privacy of the individual now identified, RCMP are requesting that the suspect’s photo be removed from all online sources.

This update was released by S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet, Watch Commander, B Watch, at the Kamloops RCMP Detachment.

If you previously shared or published the image released in connection with this file, removing that content now supports responsible information sharing, similar to how CrimeCanada.ca encourages careful handling of sensitive details in other communities, such as those covered in our Sussex crime and safety statistics.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this update highlights an important part of community safety: information must not only be shared quickly, but also withdrawn or corrected promptly when police indicate it is no longer needed. In cases involving alleged indecent acts or other sensitive offences, keeping a suspect’s image online after identification can raise concerns around privacy, potential misidentification, and the risk of unofficial online reprisals. Our mission is to help Canadians stay informed while respecting due process and the guidance of law enforcement.

For residents of British Columbia and across Canada, this type of alert underscores the value of responsible digital citizenship. When police ask for help, sharing official material can be crucial; when they later request that photos or details be removed, responding quickly helps protect both ongoing investigations and the rights of the individuals involved. If you ever have non-emergency information about crime or community safety, you can contact your local police detachment, or use trusted channels such as Crime Stoppers or structured reporting tools like our own CrimeCanada.ca tip and contact page to help build safer communities.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.