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Winnipeg police re-arrest man in child luring investigation
A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
The Winnipeg Police Service re-arrested an Ontario man in connection to a counter exploitation and online luring investigation.
In April, CTV News reported Scott Christopher Alcorn, 49, of Red Lake, Ont., was charged with sexual assault; sexual interference; luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication; and transmit, make available, distribute or sell sexually explicit material to a person under 16 years old.
This arrest came after police learned a suspect began communicating with a teenage girl via private messaging on a social media platform beginning in December 2024. Police said in early April the suspect travelled to Winnipeg to meet the victim.
On April 11, 2025, investigators went to a Winnipeg home and found both the suspect and victim inside. Officers allege the suspect – who was arrested without incident -- sexually assaulted the victim in the residence.
The investigation continued with officers seizing electronic devices, leading to the discovery of sexually explicit material and communication with a second teenage girl between October 2024 and April 2025. The victim was identified, and an arrest warrant was issued.
On Aug. 14, 2025, investigators went to the Headingley Correctional Centre where they re-arrested Alcorn. He is facing additional offences including possession of child pornography.
None of the charges against Alcorn have been proven in court.
Police ask anyone with information on sexual exploitation to contact the Counter Exploitation Unit at 204-986-3464, Crime Stoppers or Cybertip. In the case of an emergency, call 911.
Resources for victims include Winnipeg Police Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.
• With files from CTV's Charles Lefebvre.
