Mississauga Man Charged in Child Luring Investigation

August 18, 2026 Media Release

Investigators with the York Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Section have charged a Mississauga man in connection with child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences in an ongoing investigation. 

In September 2025, an investigation began into a suspect who was using an online platform to arrange meetings with youths he believed were under the age of 16 for the purpose of committing sexual offences. 

Over the span of seven months, the suspect continued to send messages using numerous aliases including ‘Scanner’, ‘Competentist’, ‘James Thomas’, ‘JP T’ and ‘Confessionator’.

In May 2026, investigators were notified by the Ontario Provincial Police that they were investigating similar allegations involving the same suspect and motive.

In June 2026, a Mississauga man was charged with numerous offences in relation to both investigations.

Investigators are releasing a photo of the accused as they believe there are additional victims.

Charged:

  • John THOMPSON, 52, of Mississauga
John Thompson

Charges:

  • Making Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material x2
  • Luring a Person Under 16 Years by Means of Telecommunication x3
  • Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child Under 18
  • Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

If you or someone you know has been a victim of child exploitation, you are urged to report it to your local police service as well as cybertip.ca. 

Cybertip.ca is an easy-to-use online reporting site which allows citizens to report concerns about the online sexual exploitation of children. The material is loaded to a national database where it can be classified and then investigated by the appropriate police service. 

Cybertip.ca also provides tips on being safe online for children and parents.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Section at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7078. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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