In 2026, South Yorkshire Police released closed-circuit television (CCTV) imagery and appealed to the public for assistance following a sexual offence committed against a woman inside a shopping centre in Doncaster.
The incident occurred during morning retail hours at approximately 11:15 AM on Monday 7 September 2026 inside a shop premises. According to investigating officers, an unidentified male targeted a female shopper, capturing illicit and inappropriate photographs of her without her consent.
Following extensive inquiries to trace the suspect, officers retrieved security camera recordings from within the centre and circulated an image of an individual they are seeking to identify, believing he holds vital information that could assist their investigation.
The suspect is described as:
White male aged between 25 and 40 years old
Approximately 5ft 8in in height
Medium build
Short brown hair and a beard
South Yorkshire Police are asking anyone who frequents the shopping centre, recognizes the man depicted in the CCTV footage, or witnessed suspicious behaviour in the store on the morning of 7 September to make contact with investigators.
Information can be submitted directly to South Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or by using the force’s online reporting portal, quoting investigation number 14/159217/26.
Disclosures can also be provided with complete anonymity through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling freephone 0800 555 111 or by submitting an anonymous form online.
Image – CCTV Appeal Still
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