A Calgary man has been charged after Cochrane RCMP investigated an allegation of online child luring.
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RCMP said the investigation began in May 2026 after a parent reported that their child was sharing intimate images with an unknown person online.
Police said a search of the child’s devices found a phone number and social media accounts being used by the suspect.
Further investigation identified a suspect, RCMP said.
On Wednesday, July 8, Cochrane RCMP’s General Investigation Section and Crime Reduction Unit worked with the Calgary Police Service Tactical Team to execute a search warrant at a Calgary residence.
Allan (AJ) Rain, 29, of Calgary, was arrested and charged with several offences, which RCMP said include luring a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.
RCMP said Rain was held in custody after a judicial interim release hearing.
He is scheduled to appear in court in Calgary on Friday, July 10.
Anyone with information about child exploitation offences is asked to contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
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