Additional alleged victims feared after case worker, 71, accused of child luring
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A 71-year-old case worker has been charged with child luring and York Regional Police are appealing to other possible alleged victims.
On Feb. 15, investigators were told a youth had been frequently communicating with a male suspect, who indicated he was a therapist and would offer his services at no cost. Police say they met through a friend in November 2024.
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It’s alleged that between November 2024 and February, the suspect frequently messaged the youth and met with them, however the messages evolved to expressing his feelings toward the victim beyond a “professional relationship.”
A search warrant was executed on Wednesday at a residence in Grimsby and Norman Behie was charged with luring a child.
Police say Behie was employed as a case worker and investigators believe there may be additional alleged victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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