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Man accused of taking photo of 11-year-old boy in Dartmouth mall washroom

Man faces charges after allegedly taking a photo of an 11-year-old boy in a washroom at the Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth. Canadian Press / File

Police in Halifax are investigating after a man reportedly took a photo of an 11-year-old boy in the stall next to him in a washroom at a mall.

Investigators say the incident allegedly happened on Monday at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth and the man was detained by mall security.

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Police say his cell phone was seized and a search warrant was later executed at a Middle Sackville home, where a computer and other electronic devices were seized.

The 31-year-old man has been released from custody, but police say the investigation is ongoing.

They say charges are anticipated, but have not yet been laid.

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