A Calgary man has been charged after Cochrane RCMP investigated an allegation of online child luring.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
Police said a search of the child\u2019s devices found a phone number and social media accounts being used by the suspect.<\/p>\n
Further investigation identified a suspect, RCMP said.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, July 8, Cochrane RCMP\u2019s General Investigation Section and Crime Reduction Unit worked with the Calgary Police Service Tactical Team to execute a search warrant at a Calgary residence.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
RCMP said Rain was held in custody after a judicial interim release hearing.<\/p>\n
He is scheduled to appear in court in Calgary on Friday, July 10.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about child exploitation offences is asked to contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211.<\/p>\n
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.<\/p>\n