Teenage Boy Charged Over Camera Found in Girls’ Toilet at Dundee School, Letter Alleges Harris Academy is the Unnamed School

A 15-year-old boy has been charged by Police Scotland after a mobile phone with a camera was reportedly found in the girls’ toilet of a school in Dundee earlier this week. The device is understood to have been discovered by a female pupil, who promptly handed it over to staff, leading to the involvement of authorities.

The Tribyoon has received an alleged letter from a parent claiming that the incident took place at Harris Academy, a prominent secondary school in Dundee. While we cannot confirm the authenticity of this claim or verify the specific school involved, the details of the situation have sparked widespread concern in the community.

Officers were alerted to the incident at approximately 4.35 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Following an investigation, the teenage boy was charged in connection with voyeurism,a criminal offence involving the surreptitious recording or observation of others without their consent.

In a statement, a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed:

“Around 4.35pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, we received a report of voyeurism at a premises on Perth Road in Dundee. A 15-year-old male youth was charged in connection and a report will be submitted to the Youth Justice Assessor.”

Although the official police statement did not name the school, Harris Academy, a secondary school located on Perth Road, was identified in a letter shared with The Tribyoon, allegedly sent to parents by Head Teacher Barry Millar. In the letter, Mr Millar informed parents of an incident at the school that was reported to Police Scotland. The letter emphasised the seriousness of the matter, stating that it was under investigation and that the school was working closely with authorities. It also encouraged parents to reach out to guidance teachers if their children required support.

Dundee City Council issued a brief statement following the incident, indicating that they would not be providing further details at this stage:

“It would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing police matter.”

This restrained approach is not unusual when dealing with sensitive issues involving minors, but it has left many parents and community members speculating about the full extent of the situation.

As part of the legal process, a report on the charged youth will be submitted to the Youth Justice Assessor. This system operates under Scotland's Children’s Hearings framework, which prioritises rehabilitation and welfare for young people involved in criminal behaviour, rather than punitive measures.

The charge of voyeurism is considered a serious offence, with the potential for significant long-term consequences, including legal repercussions and impacts on the young person’s education and future opportunities.