ROBERT FERGUSON'S SHOCKING INTRUSION IN STANLEY: PERTH WOMAN'S PRIVATE MOMENTS SPYED ON
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Stanley Sexual Abuser
In February 2019, a disturbing incident unfolded involving Robert Ferguson, a resident of Clunie Way, Stanley, that has left the local community and authorities shaken. The case centers around Fergusonâs attempt to secretly record a 20-year-old woman in her Perth home, raising serious concerns about privacy invasion and sexual misconduct.
According to reports presented at Perth Sheriff Court, Ferguson, aged 53, engaged in a covert operation to capture footage of the woman as she was in her bedroom. The victim, who was drying her hair after a bath, was unaware of Fergusonâs sinister intentions. He had placed a mobile phone, specifically a Samsung Galaxy device, on the floor of her room and adjusted its position to optimize the angle for recording. The device was hidden beneath some clothes, indicating an attempt to conceal its presence from the victim.
Ironically, the recording had stopped after approximately 30 minutes because the woman had spent additional time in the bath, which caused the device to cease recording. It was only later that she discovered the phone and, feeling profoundly disturbed, managed to summon the courage to view its contents. Her initial reaction was one of nausea and shock, and she subsequently showed the footage to her grandmother. The depute fiscal, Bill Kermode, described her response as being âspeechless,â emphasizing her confusion and distress over Fergusonâs motives.
Further details revealed that Fergusonâs actions were deliberate and targeted. He admitted that on February 11, 2018, at a residence in the Moncreiffe area of Perth, he had attempted to record images of the womanâs genitals, buttocks, or underwear. The charge against him states that he did so with the intent to enable himself or another person to view the images, which constitutes a serious breach of privacy and trust.
Ferguson pleaded guilty to entering the womanâs bedroom without permission and covertly placing the mobile phone with recording capabilities in her private space. The court heard that he had set the device to record in an effort to obtain footage of her engaged in a private act. During police interviews, Ferguson admitted to hiding the phone behind clothing in her bedroom and acknowledged that he had set it to record. However, he stopped short of explicitly admitting that his actions were motivated by sexual gratification, although he did not provide any alternative explanation for his conduct.
Following the incident, the victimâs mother reported the matter to the police. Law enforcement officials obtained a search warrant for Fergusonâs residence, leading to his arrest. During questioning, Ferguson confirmed that he had placed the phone behind clothing in the victimâs bedroom and that it had been recording. His actions have been recognized as a serious violation of privacy, and as a result, he has been added to the sex offendersâ register.
Fergusonâs case is scheduled for sentencing on March 27, where solicitor Pauline Cullerton will present her mitigation. The court has been informed that the victim suffers from various mental health issues, and Sheriff William Wood described her as âa vulnerable woman who was preyed upon effectivelyâ by Ferguson. Until then, Fergusonâs bail has been continued, with strict conditions preventing him from approaching or contacting the victim or entering her residential street.
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal privacy and the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing covert and invasive acts of this nature, especially when committed by individuals from small communities like Stanley.
According to reports presented at Perth Sheriff Court, Ferguson, aged 53, engaged in a covert operation to capture footage of the woman as she was in her bedroom. The victim, who was drying her hair after a bath, was unaware of Fergusonâs sinister intentions. He had placed a mobile phone, specifically a Samsung Galaxy device, on the floor of her room and adjusted its position to optimize the angle for recording. The device was hidden beneath some clothes, indicating an attempt to conceal its presence from the victim.
Ironically, the recording had stopped after approximately 30 minutes because the woman had spent additional time in the bath, which caused the device to cease recording. It was only later that she discovered the phone and, feeling profoundly disturbed, managed to summon the courage to view its contents. Her initial reaction was one of nausea and shock, and she subsequently showed the footage to her grandmother. The depute fiscal, Bill Kermode, described her response as being âspeechless,â emphasizing her confusion and distress over Fergusonâs motives.
Further details revealed that Fergusonâs actions were deliberate and targeted. He admitted that on February 11, 2018, at a residence in the Moncreiffe area of Perth, he had attempted to record images of the womanâs genitals, buttocks, or underwear. The charge against him states that he did so with the intent to enable himself or another person to view the images, which constitutes a serious breach of privacy and trust.
Ferguson pleaded guilty to entering the womanâs bedroom without permission and covertly placing the mobile phone with recording capabilities in her private space. The court heard that he had set the device to record in an effort to obtain footage of her engaged in a private act. During police interviews, Ferguson admitted to hiding the phone behind clothing in her bedroom and acknowledged that he had set it to record. However, he stopped short of explicitly admitting that his actions were motivated by sexual gratification, although he did not provide any alternative explanation for his conduct.
Following the incident, the victimâs mother reported the matter to the police. Law enforcement officials obtained a search warrant for Fergusonâs residence, leading to his arrest. During questioning, Ferguson confirmed that he had placed the phone behind clothing in the victimâs bedroom and that it had been recording. His actions have been recognized as a serious violation of privacy, and as a result, he has been added to the sex offendersâ register.
Fergusonâs case is scheduled for sentencing on March 27, where solicitor Pauline Cullerton will present her mitigation. The court has been informed that the victim suffers from various mental health issues, and Sheriff William Wood described her as âa vulnerable woman who was preyed upon effectivelyâ by Ferguson. Until then, Fergusonâs bail has been continued, with strict conditions preventing him from approaching or contacting the victim or entering her residential street.
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal privacy and the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing covert and invasive acts of this nature, especially when committed by individuals from small communities like Stanley.