Vancouver man accused of voyeurism banned from Park Royal Mall – BC
Vancouver man faces three criminal charges related to allegations voyeurism in West Vancouver.
Saman Shirazi, 32, has been charged with three counts of unlawfully observing or recording persons for sexual purposes for offences that allegedly took place in the North Shore community on May 19. The indictment suggests at least two separate victims.
Court documents do not specify where the incidents allegedly took place, however, Shirazi’s release conditions include a ban on visiting the Park Royal shopping centre.
Shirazi is also prohibited from using any recording devices in public places.
West Vancouver police declined to comment on the case.
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Ravi Hira, KC, a Vancouver lawyer who is not connected to the case, said voyeurism refers to the recording or direct viewing of nudity.
“Or genitals in a place where the other person has a reasonable expectation of privacy – meaning a bathroom, you know, a bedroom, or things of that nature,” he explained.
Global News was unable to reach Shirazi for comment at the address listed in his court filing.
He is due back in North Vancouver provincial court on September 11.
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