The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is asking the public to come forward after investigators linked a Mississauga man charged with voyeurism to activity at a Georgetown retail location.
Investigation details and local connection
Police say 36-year-old Dishanth Srideva of Mississauga was arrested in mid-May following a probe into an incident reported in April. He has been charged with two counts of voyeurism in connection with alleged incidents at a Winners store in Oakville. During the course of the investigation, officers identified other similar incidents and now believe Srideva may have targeted victims at several Winners stores, including the Georgetown address at 280 Guelph Street.
Officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a Mississauga residence on May 16, seizing items police say have evidentiary value, such as cellphones and a laptop. Srideva was arrested at the residence, later released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Milton court at a future date.
Police are asking anyone who visited the listed Winners locations in past years and believes they may have been victimized, or anyone with information about the investigation, to contact investigators.
Locations under review
The HRPS named three Winners stores potentially connected to the investigation. The locations are listed below to help residents identify whether they may have been affected.
| City | Address |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 44 King Street |
| Mississauga | 765 Britannia Road West |
| Georgetown | 280 Guelph Street |
What police want from the public
- Potential victims who visited those Winners locations and believe they may have been recorded are urged to contact HRPS.
- Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to get in touch with the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau.
- People wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers.
Investigators provided direct contact information for those with relevant information: the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau can be reached at 905-825-4777, ext. 2216. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through their online portal.
Local impact and community concerns
For Georgetown residents, the revelation that a Halton investigation potentially involves the Guelph Street Winners raises questions about fitting-room safety and bystander awareness in retail spaces. Police have expressed concern there could be additional victims; that outreach is intended both to identify possibly unreported incidents and to direct survivors to supports.
Retail-changing areas are sensitive spaces for privacy. While this investigation is ongoing and charges have been laid in relation to specific incidents, the police appeal underscores the importance of vigilance and reporting. Those who think they may have been victimized should preserve any possible evidence and contact police as soon as they are able.
How to respond if you suspect you were targeted
- Do not delete any messages, photos or videos on devices that may be relevant.
- Note dates and times you visited the store and any details about the visit that could help investigators.
- Contact the HRPS 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at the number provided, or submit information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
Halton police also highlighted community events supporting policing and local Crime Stoppers programming; for example, organisers of a Family Car Show at HRPS headquarters in Oakville were promoting support for Crime Stoppers. For residents of Georgetown, the immediate priority is to ensure any potential victims are aware the investigation has identified the Guelph Street location and that the police want to hear from anyone with information.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with knowledge relevant to the case is asked to contact HRPS or Crime Stoppers and leave the investigative work to officers handling the matter.
