42-year-old charged following Leeds County child luring investigation

An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)

Ontario Provincial Police say an individual from Seeley’s Bay, Ont. is facing multiple charges related to the luring of a child.

Leeds County OPP say they began investigating an incident involving the luring of a minor on May 25.

As a result of the investigation, firearms and ammunition were seized and a 42-year-old is facing multiple charges, including luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunications, invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age, possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, unauthorized possession of a firearm and a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court Justice in Brockville in June.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leed County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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