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Airbnb camera update

Sunshine Coast

2023-07-18 07:31 PDT

File # 2023-1792

On March 23, 2023 it was reported to the Sunshine Coast RCMP that a group of friends believed they had discovered hidden cameras within the electrical sockets of the bathrooms in an Airbnb they had rented in Sechelt, BC. The Sunshine Coast RCMP engaged the assistance of a specialized unit and together it was noted that the outlets did look suspicious. The units were removed and they were sent to the laboratory for forensic and functional examination.

On June 30th, Sunshine Coast RCMP were advised that after examination of the electrical outlets, it was confirmed that they were in fact electrical outlets and did not contain cameras, lenses or any type of storage/recording devices.  The complainants, the homeowner and Airbnb have all been notified of this finding.

Released by:

Cst. Karen Whitby
Media Relations Officer
Sunshine Coast RCMP
5800 Teredo St. Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
Office: 604-885-2266
Fax: 604-885-9473

Email: sunshinecoast_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/sunshinecoast (English only)

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