Man arrested for child luring and weapons offences

A man was arrested yesterday in a child exploitation investigation regarding events that allegedly took place in October 2014.

Police charged a 33-year-old who they say arranged and procured to commit a sexual offence against a child.

The man used several online identities to communicate with several individuals via social media, in order to obtain sexual contact with children, police said.

The man supposedly offered to pay money to a 14-year-old  for sexual purposes.

Gregory Blair Vandette arrested for child exploitation and weapons offences.

Gregory Blair Vandette arrested for child exploitation and weapons offences.

Gregory Blair Vandette, 33, has been charged with five counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, luring a child under 16 years and making arrangements to commit a sexual offence and invitation to sexual touching.

Police said there may be more victims and anyone with any information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPPS (8477)

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By: Domenic Nunziata
Posted: Jan 20 2015 11:51 am
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