An online investigation by Peterborough police has led to the arrest of a man attempting to have sex with a youth.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, the investigation led to a search warrant being executed at a Toronto residence on Tuesday.
Alan Graham Todd, 65, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with two counts of adult agreement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 16 years of age.
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He was held in custody and appeared in court later Tuesday, police said.
No other details were provided on the investigation.
The Peterborough Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
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