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Media Release for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Indecent Acts Arrest

A 23-year-old Peterborough man charged earlier this year with harassment and possession of child pornography is facing more charges after an investigation into more of his devices.

Officers conducted a search warrant of a phone and located photos and videos of indecent acts and voyeurism while at his place of work (which was closed to the public), in his home and in the community.  With regard to the workplace, there’s no indication that any incidents involved members of the public as the business was closed at the time of the incidents. 

As a result, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 23-year-old Mathew Saunders of Peterborough (photo) was arrested and charged with:

  • Indecent Act X5
  • Voyeurism X9

The accused was held in custody after his arrest and was released on a release order with strict conditions earlier this week after his court appearance.  

The Peterborough Police is releasing his name and photo, in accordance with the provision of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) and out of an abundance of concern for public safety given the nature of the incidents and evolution of the investigation over the past six months.

The investigation is ongoing, and officers are continuing to identify and connect with known victims. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

 

Original Media Releases: 

https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-monday-april-28-2025.aspx

https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-friday-august-15-2025.aspx

 

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

 

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