A 25-year-old Whitehorse man has been charged with possessing and accessing child pornography.

Whitehorse RCMP said Tuesday they received information last Saturday from a concerned citizen that prompted them to start an investigation.

That has resulted in an arrest and subsequent charges.

“The facts around how the information was given to police will come out in court,” Const. Julia Fox said this morning.

Cody Squire, 25, made a first appearance in territorial court Tuesday. He was released on a recognizance.

Squire has been ordered to stay away from schools, pools and parks, and not to have contact with anyone under the age of 18 unless someone older than 25 is present.

Squire must also not possess any devices capable of accessing the Internet or taking photos.

Police say there is no indication at this time that any children from the Yukon are involved.

Squire is not known to have any affiliations with any local organizations or groups that involve children, according to police.

“Investigations related to vulnerable victims such as children are a priority for the Yukon RCMP,” the news release stated.

“Parents and caregivers are encouraged to monitor their children’s Internet activity and to talk with them about safe and appropriate Internet use.”

For more information about Internet safety for children and anonymous reporting of possible offenders, visit www.cybertips.ca or www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca.

Anyone with any information about the case is asked to contact Whitehorse RCMP at 667-5555.