Police searching for 19-year-old suspect in child sex trafficking investigation

Toronto police have issued a Canada-Wide Warrant for the arrest of Sebastian "SB" Lucchessi, 19, of Toronto. TPS/HO

By John Marchesan

Posted February 22, 2023 1:59 pm.

Last Updated February 22, 2023 2:12 pm.

Toronto police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a child sex trafficking investigation.

Investigators say last November a 15-year-old girl was recruited and brought to Toronto to work in the sex trade. Over a four day period, the girl was trafficked in a short-term condominium rental in the area of Bay and Wellesley streets.

Police say the girl was rescued during the course of the investigation.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Sebastian “SB” Lucchessi of Toronto, who is facing 11 charges including trafficking in person under the age of 18, making and transmitting child pornography.

Lucchessi is described as being five-feet-eight-inches tall with a thin build. He is often seen wearing a dark green “Moose Knuckle” jacket.

Police say he is considered violent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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