RCMP investigates voyeurism complaint in Ft. McMurray, foreign suspect charged

On Feb. 19, 2025 at 11:05am, Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report of an unknown male recording patrons inside the universal family change room at MacDonald Island Park, located at 1 C.A. Knight Way, in downtown Fort McMurray.

The complainant reported that on Feb. 18, 2025 between 9:30am and 9:45am while they were changing, someone placed a cell phone under the door of the change stall and possibly recorded them. The complainant then yelled at the unknown person with the phone and the suspect fled. Staff on site were notified of the incident.

During the course of the investigation, Wood Buffalo RCMP learned that there had been several other complaints made to staff at MacDonald Island Park over the month of February of the male recording employees and patrons. Police obtained surveillance footage of the suspect and with assistance from staff, we are able to identify the male.

On Feb. 20, 2025, Wood Buffalo RCMP contacted the suspect regarding the occurrences at MacDonald Island. The suspect later turned himself into RCMP without incident.

Hazem ABDELMAKSOUD, a 39-year-old resident of Egypt, was arrested and is facing charges:

• Voyeurism

ABDELMAKSOUD was held for a judicial interim release hearing. He was released from custody on a Release Order with Conditions and is set to appear next in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on Feb. 26, 2025.

Wood Buffalo RCMP are continuing to investigate these incidents with assistance from Wood Buffalo RCMP Specialized Investigations Unit. RCMP are looking to speak with anyone who may have experienced any similar occurrences at MacDonald Island Park but have not yet reported it to Police.

Anyone with information regarding this crime are asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4040. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911.

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S/Sgt. Sabrina Clayton
Wood Buffalo RCMP-GRC