For Immediate release: June 15, 2017

Hamilton Police Charge Toronto Man with Child Exploitation Offences

The Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit and the Division 30 Criminal Investigations Branch have concluded an investigation into the online activity of a male individual from Toronto communicating with youths in the City of Hamilton. On June 14th, 2017, the Hamilton Police Service arrested and charged this male for the following internet child exploitation offences;

CHARGED: David MAH (22 years of age) of Toronto

CHARGES: Luring a child (under 16 years) via a computer x2, Invitation to Sexual Touching x2

The Hamilton Police Service will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children.

Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them at www.cybertips.ca.

If you have information regarding internet child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com. Reporting information may also be made on the internet through www.cybertips.ca.

The Hamilton Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to combat Internet Child Exploitation. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.