Hamilton police have arrested a 71-year-old man following calls about suspicious circumstances in the area of King Street East and Wentworth.
Police say an investigation revealed that a 12-year-old female was invited to enter a residence for singing lessons on May 3, and to have her picture taken.
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On May 24, a five-year-old is said to have entered the same residence without the permission or knowledge of her parents.
Police have charged Giovanni Corda with the attempted abduction of a person under 14 years of age.
The Hamilton Police Service Victims of Crime Unit continues to investigate.
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