Scottsdale man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor

Tips lead to arrest of Scottsdale man for allegedly sharing CSAM

Scottsdale Police said Thomas Giorlando, 22, was arrested on Oct. 22 for sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly uploading child sexual abuse material online.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Valley man accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online has been arrested.

What we know:

According to Scottsdale Police, investigators on Oct. 21 received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that child sexual abuse material had been uploaded to an online platform.

Investigators were able to identify the suspect as 22-year-old Thomas Giorlando, a Scottsdale resident.

Thomas Giorlando

What they're saying:

"Based on data obtained from the cyber tips, an investigation was launched, which confirmed that Giorlando uploaded child sexual abuse material and was actively using the internet to seek out CSAM," police said.

Police executed a search warrant at Giorlando's home, near Hayden and McDowell Roads, where multiple electronic devices were recovered.

Giorlando was arrested on Wednesday and booked into jail.

Map of where the suspect was arrested