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Published July 2, 2026

Mississauga man charged in Barrie Police child luring investigation

Barrie Police seized several electronic devices as part of a child luring investigation. Image provided by Barrie Police Service
The Barrie Police Child Exploitation Unit seized several electronic devices during a child luring investigation. Image provided by Barrie Police Service

A two-month child luring investigation by Barrie Police has resulted in a 34-year-old Mississauga man being charged.

The Barrie Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) received a report from Uniform Patrol concerning a child under 18 being lured and exploited online via social media platforms Instagram and Snapchat.

Image provided by Barrie Police Service

The ICE unit executed a search warrant on Thursday at a Mississauga residence. Police say several electronic devices belonging to the accused were seized for full forensic analysis.

The suspect has been charged with luring a child under 18 and making sexually explicit material available to a child.

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