Clarington man accused of exposing himself to minor; armed robbery in Oshawa

Durham Regional Police say alleged incident happened in changeroom at Dianne Harme Recreation Centre in Newcastle

Published Apr 20, 2026  •  2 minute read

Eugene Gareau, 65, of Clarington, Ont., was arrested on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and charged with secretly observing/recording a nude person and exposing genitals to a person under 16 years old for a sexual purpose.

A 65-year-old Clarington man has been charged with exposure and a voyeurism-related offence after an incident allegedly involving a minor earlier this month at a Newcastle recreation centre.

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Durham Regional Police said the alleged incident happened on April 9 between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. inside a male changeroom at the Dianne Hamre Recreation Centre on Rudell Rd.

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They said a male suspect allegedly pulled open a privacy curtain shielding a 12-year-old who was showering at the time. Police said the victim closed the curtain, but the suspect allegedly kept opening it repeatedly.

Police said the victim left the shower and was allegedly followed by the suspect, who tried to talk to the youth. The victim then fled from the changeroom and told a waiting parent.

Eugene Gareau was arrested on Saturday and charged with secretly observing/recording a nude person and exposing genitals to a person under 16 years old for a sexual purpose.

Police said they are concerned there may be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1605, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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Imitation firearms seized by Durham Regional Police. Photo by Durham Regional Police

4 people charged after Oshawa armed robbery

Durham Regional Police have charged three men and a woman after a male victim was robbed and threatened with a firearm over the weekend in Oshawa.

Police said officers responded to an armed person call Saturday at about 6:30 p.m. in the Stevenson Rd. N.-Rossland Rd. W. area, where the victim was supposed to meet a friend when he was confronted by two people.

They said the victim was assaulted, had cash stolen and was threatened with a firearm before entering a residence.

Police set up a perimeter upon arrival and arrested three suspects when they exited the residence a short time later. A fourth male suspect remained inside for “several hours” before finally leaving and being arrested.

No physical injuries were reported and cops allegedly seized four imitation firearms after executing a search warrant at the residence.

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Among those arrested were:

— Bailee Chircop, 24, of Whitby, who was charged with robbery.

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— Terry Woolner, 29, of Oshawa, who was charged with robbery with an offensive weapon and failure to comply with a release order.

— Anthony Murray, 37, of no fixed address, who was charged with robbery, obstructing a peace officer, failure to comply with a probation order and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

— Cody Grose, 47, of Oshawa, who was charged with failure to comply with a release order.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext.1706, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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