A 27-year-old man from Chippewa of the Thames is facing a total of nine charges following a series of indecent acts, voyeurism, criminal harassment, and motor vehicle theft investigations that occurred across London last week. The London Police Service announced the charges on August 27, 2025, detailing a pattern of disturbing behaviour that targeted public spaces and included violations against individuals.
A Week of Disturbing Incidents Unfolds
The investigation points to a concentrated period of alleged criminal activity by the accused, Jordan Hilliker, between August 18 and August 20, 2025. The timeline of events paints a picture of brazen offences committed in various public locations throughout London’s downtown core.
On August 18, at approximately 3 p.m., Hilliker allegedly entered a public facility located in the 300-block of Waterloo Street. Witnesses reported that he sat on a bench and observed a swimming lesson before committing an indecent act. He then entered a public hot tub, where he continued to engage in indecent acts, witnessed by multiple people. Later that same day, around 7 p.m., a male fitting his description was seen committing an indecent act in a park on Thames Street, in the presence of individuals, including young children. Following this, at approximately 8 p.m., a woman reported being followed by a man into a park on Ridout Street North. The victim called for a rideshare service, and the suspect fled the area.
Further details emerged indicating that the same male was observed committing indecent acts multiple times in a public library in the downtown core between approximately 4:40 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. on August 18. Video surveillance captured some of these incidents. The pattern continued on August 20, when the suspect returned to the Waterloo Street public facility. Police were contacted, but the individual fled the scene before officers could arrive. In a separate incident on August 20, shortly after 12 p.m., a woman reported her motor vehicle stolen from Philip Aziz Avenue, near the Western University campus. A suspect description and photograph were provided to investigators.
Investigation and Arrest
Through meticulous investigation, London police investigators were able to positively identify Jordan Hilliker as the suspect responsible for all the reported incidents. The breadth of the charges—four counts of indecent act in a public place, three counts of voyeurism, criminal harassment by repeated following, and theft of a motor vehicle—reflects the serious and varied nature of the alleged crimes.
The breakthrough in the case came on August 21, 2025, when members of the Ontario Provincial Police Repeat Offender and Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located the stolen vehicle at a residence on Chippewa of the Thames. Hilliker was arrested without incident.
Legal Ramifications and Community Safety
The charges laid against Hilliker underscore the commitment of the London Police Service to addressing public safety concerns. Indecent acts and voyeurism, as defined under Section 173 of the Criminal Code of Canada, are serious offences that violate public decency and can cause significant distress to victims and the community.
An indecent act in a public place (Section 173(1)) involves wilfully committing such an act in the presence of others or with intent to insult or offend. Voyeurism, under Section 162, involves secretly observing or recording a person in circumstances that give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy. Criminal harassment, through repeated following, further indicates a pattern of behaviour intended to cause fear. Theft of a motor vehicle is a significant property offence.
These charges can carry substantial penalties, ranging from summary conviction with maximums of six months imprisonment to indictable offences with maximums of two years imprisonment, depending on the specifics of the case and the Crown’s election. The inclusion of voyeurism charges, particularly if involving minors as suggested by some details of the incidents, elevates the severity of the legal consequences.
Ongoing Custody and Next Steps
Jordan Hilliker remains in custody and was scheduled to make his next appearance in London court on September 10, 2025, to answer to the charges. The London Police Service continues to urge anyone with further information regarding these incidents to contact them at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. This news serves as an important reminder of the ongoing efforts to ensure safety and security within London’s public spaces. The community, and particularly residents in the areas affected, will be closely watching the legal proceedings as this case develops.
