Two Penticton men are taking to the streets to expose alleged sexual predators online, prompting a cautionary response from the RCMP.

Mitchell Shelswell, 27,  and Tyler Fritsen, 30, are part of the Creep Catcher movement which has them posing as 14-year-old girls on online dating sites and getting men to agree to meet up in public.

Shelswell met founder, Dawson Raymond of Calgary, six months ago when he wanted to get involved, opening up a chapter in Penticton. The two shared some beers in Calgary and quickly became friends.

Shelswell, who works as a pipeliner in Alberta, moved back to Penticton and opened a chapter. The organization has chapters Canada-wide in Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and St. John, NB. The website for the organization state all persons portrayed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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The two created online personas, consensually using photos of young-looking women. They never initiate a conversation.

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They have not been contacted by the police, but have heard the local police response reported in local media that their actions can possible interfere with investigations.

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However, Cpl. Dan Moskaluk with the Penticton RCMP is urging caution.

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He recommend those looking to help visit or reporting to police services any suspected child exploitation online.

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