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Montreal police looking for more victims of alleged internet predator

Montreal police are looking for victims of an alleged Internet predator, 37-year-old Philippe Truchon, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. SPVM handout

Montreal police say they are looking for more victims after a man was charged with luring a child, having uttered death threats and criminal harassment in connection with the alleged luring of children on the internet.

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According to a press release, police said a man used two pseudonyms on Facebook and told alleged victims that he was an owner of a clothing store and/or a bar.

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He also offered them jobs.

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Police said alleged victims are from several regions in the province including Quebec City, Montreal, Mascouche, Terrebonne, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Constant and Longueuil.

Police arrested 37-year-old Philippe Truchon on May 31. He remains in custody.

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