Saanich police watched for more than a month as Yin Yeung Derek Chan moved through businesses with a phone in hand, all while under bail restrictions that were not enforced, according to court records reviewed by CBC News. The revelation places Chan, described as Canada’s most prolific voyeur, at numerous locations including Fitness World and Value Village, where investigators say he had previously recorded hundreds of women and girls.
The Crown lawyer handling the case indicated that Chan appeared to be searching for additional victims, based on the pattern of his movements and the places visited, though the records do not specify new assaults or recordings during the observed period. The report notes that law enforcement chose not to intervene during the span in question.
Details in the court documents describe Chan moving through public spaces with his phone, suggesting ongoing activity consistent with voyeuristic conduct. The locations named include Fitness World and a Value Village store, both cited in connection with prior incidents linked to Chan.
The length and exact dates of the observed period are not specified in the available materials. The reports emphasize that the bail conditions were in effect during this time, yet enforcement actions were not taken as events unfolded in the community.
Authorities have not provided additional comment in the material accessible through CBC News. The case continues to unfold as prosecutors and police assess the implications of the observed behavior, the sufficiency of bail supervision, and potential steps to address public safety concerns.
