Teen arrested after allegedly asking young girls to send him naked photos

Police officials have arrested a Northern Ontario teen who allegedly asked young girls to send naked photos of themselves using Snapchat.

The Ontario Provincial Police said officers began an investigation in September, after its Mattawa detachment received complaints about a 19-year-old.

Numerous victims were sent sexually explicit photos and videos over Snapchat, according to police.

In a media release issued on Thursday, the OPP announced the following charges have been laid against an un-named 19-year-old.

“The accused name is being withheld for privacy of the young victims,” reads a statement from police.

“The male is being held for bail on October 5 at the Ontario Court of Justice North Bay.”