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Police say they have arrested a man in Burlington, Ont., in connection with child luring charges.

Halton Regional Police issued a news release on Friday saying officers launched a joint investigation with Ontario Provincial Police in July using a number of social media platforms.

As a result of the investigation, police said they arrested 28-year-old Eric Straughan-Ostrosky on Oct. 3. He has since been charged with three counts of luring a child and making child pornography.

Straughan-Ostrosky was held in custody pending a bail hearing, police said.

Police said they are concerned there may be other victims. They stressed that the accused allegedly used a number of social media platforms and used the username “KingExplosion.”

Police said they are reminding parents of the importance of “monitoring your child’s online social media presence and having a conversation with them about internet safety and the disclosure of personal information.”

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