A Markham resident is facing a charge of luring a youth.
In December of last year, York Regional Police received information that a 16-year-old female had been exchanging messages with a 54-year-old man.
The man lured the teen into sexual encounters with himself.
A suspect was identified and a number of searches led to the arrested of the suspect on January 11.
Investigators are now appealing to other victims who have not yet come forward to contact police.
CHARGED: Vytas VELYVIS, of Markham
CHARGES:
Luring a Person Under 18 Years of Age
Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration from a Person Under 18 Years of Age
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A national hotline has been established through the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking for victims and survivors 1-833-900-1010
For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Human Trafficking Section at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800
Or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
