An employee at a Minneapolis childcare center has been arrested on suspicion of producing child pornography within the facility. Eric Phillip Allen, 39, from Minneapolis, was taken into custody by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents following a tip-off. The BCA executed a search warrant at Allen's home on Monday where they found evidence indicating the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to a release on the Department's website.

During their investigation, agents discovered that some of the nude images were captured at the childcare center where Allen was employed. The facility has been named as an involved party and is fully cooperating with the investigation as BCA agents continue to identify victims and notify their families. Allen has been booked into the Hennepin County Jail, where he is currently held on probable cause for pornographic work involving minors.

The BCA has presented its findings to the Hennepin County prosecutors, who will decide on formal charges to be brought forth against Allen within the next few days. More details and specifics of the allegations will be divulged upon the release of the criminal complaint.

Authorities are now seeking assistance from the public in their ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to reach out to the BCA predatory crimes agents by calling 651-793-7000. The full extent of the allegations and potential ramifications are yet to be fully unraveled, with the investigation continuing to develop as officials work to secure justice for the victims involved.