Child Porn Suspect May Have Had Access To Children

Child Porn Suspect May Have Had Access To Children Thursday January 17, 2008 CityNews.ca Staff A man police have charged with possession of child pornography may have had access to young children, and authorities are concerned there may be victims of abuse that have yet to come forward.

Michael Harman, 37, (pictured) was arrested and charged with possession, and making child porn available, after a raid of his home in the Kennedy Road/Highway 401 area on Wednesday.

Harman previously volunteered at the Glamorgan Junior School and has represented himself as a member of the clergy.

"We know that Mr. Harman positioned himself within areas of the city in his community, which would have afforded him access to young people," revealed Det. Const. Jason Albanese of the Child Exploitation Section during a press conference Thursday.

"This includes a junior school, an elementary school, and after-school programs in the area of his residence. We also know that Mr. Harman portrayed himself as a member of clergy. We are trying to identify any victims or witnesses, if any, who may have had any contact with Mr. Harman."

"If this man is familiar, and you know his name or face, and you believe that your child may have had any direct contact with him, we are urging you to give us a shout so we can find out what the contact was about," he adds. The suspect's next court appearance will be on Monday, January 21st, 2008 at the Toronto east courts.

Anyone with information regarding Harman is urged to contact the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at http://www.222tips.com/.