Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last month, the Chatham-Kent Police became aware of a video that was circulating on social media.
The CKPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit investigated the contents of the video, which included conversations via Instagram.
Yesterday, a 41-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with luring a child under the age of 16 and making sexually explicit material available to a person under the age of 16.
He was released with conditions pending a future court date of December 17, 2019.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to encourage parents to talk to their children about their social media presence.
“It’s important to be aware of what your kids are doing online and who they are talking to,” Constable Renee Cowell said in a media release.
“Stay involved in a way that respects their privacy while ensuring they are safe.”
Detective Sergeant Gabe Tetrault of the Criminal Investigations Branch added: “If you suspect a child is being abused or may be a victim of online sexual exploitation, please call police immediately. Together, we can reduce child victimization and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.”
For more information regarding internet safety and resources on how to prevent the online sexual exploitation of children, please see https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/internet_safety
