A 15-year-old boy from Novato was arrested for stealing private photographs from a 13-year-old and demanding sexual acts in return for not sharing the images. The photographs were reportedly stored on social media. Police arrested the suspect at his home, charging him with multiple offenses including extortion, possession of child sexual abuse images, and violating probation conditions from an earlier offense. This case underscores significant concerns regarding the online safety of minors and the implications of extortion and sexual exploitation.
A 15-year-old Novato boy was arrested for allegedly stealing private photographs from a 13-year-old and threatening to share them unless he received sex acts.
The suspect faced multiple charges including possessing child sexual abuse images, extortion, and impersonation with the intent to defraud.
Police reported the arrest took place at the suspect's residence and noted it was connected to ongoing probation violations from a previous case.
The incident reflects serious issues regarding online safety for minors and the consequences of extortion and sexual exploitation.
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