A South Normanton Paedophile, Jonathan Clark, has been incarcerated after confessing to hiding a camera within a clock and charging station to surveil an individual and capture footage of them without their consent.
Jonathan Clark, 59, was apprehended in 2022 following a tip regarding the installation of a concealed camera in a private area utilised by the victim.
Jonathan Clark’s gadgets were examined, revealing photographs and footage of the victim recorded by the concealed camera, along with a recording of him installing the device.
Several obscene photographs of youngsters were discovered during the search.
Jonathan Clark, residing on Weavers Way in South Normanton, admitted guilt to charges of voyeurism, the installation of equipment with the aim to engage in voyeurism, and the creation and possession of obscene photographs of minors.
He received a two-year prison sentence during a hearing at Derby Crown Court on 20 March.
The 59-year-old was also subjected to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
Detective Constable Ruth Robinson, officer in the case, said:
“Jonathan Clarke is a manipulative offender whose deception hid his sinister motives, which centred around his own gratification.
“A prison sentence will not undo the invasion of privacy that the victim was subjected to, but hopefully it will offer some closure.
“We know that voyeurism can be a gateway offence that leads to further serious sexual offences, which is why we take any reports of it extremely seriously and would encourage anyone affected to report it to us.”
There is a Rape and Sexual Assault reporting tool to our website. Here you can report something that’s happened to you, or to someone else. To access it visit: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
You can report anonymously, without giving us your details. We won’t judge you; we’ll treat you with respect, and we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first.
Alternatively, you can contact us using the following methods:
Facebook– send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
Phone – call us on 101
The Derbyshire SARC provides free, confidential healthcare, and compassionate support for adults who have experienced any form of sexual assault.
Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and can be contacted on 0300 223 0099.
Call to speak with a nurse. If you’re not ready to report to police, that’s ok. The SARC takes self-referrals, as well as referrals from professionals, and can make sure you get the help, support and guidance you need.
Find out more at: https://millfieldhousesarc.co.uk/
If you have been affected by a similar crime, whether recent or non-recent, and would like some support you can contact SV2 – a Derbyshire based organisation who support victims of sexual violence.
You can contact them online www.sv2.org.uk or via their advice line 01773 746 115 (open 8am – 5pm) regardless of whether you wish to report an incident to police.
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.