FBI searching for man who may have ‘critical information’ regarding child sexual assault victim
The FBI is asking the public for help in identifying and locating a man who may have “critical information” regarding a child sexual assault victim.
According to a media release from federal investigators, the man – only identified as John Doe 48 – was first recorded by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in December 2023.
Data from the video’s file indicates it was likely recorded the previous October, the FBI stated.
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The suspect is described as a white man between 45 and 65 years old with dark hair and a gray beard. In addition, he has a tattoo on each of his forearms.
Video footage shows the man in the back of a 2018-19 Nissan NV Cargo Van wearing a blue shirt and dark-colored hat.
Federal officials added that he is heard speaking English in the video.
Anyone with information should submit a tip online (www.tips.fbi.gov) or call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-225-5324.
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He is being sought as part of the bureau of investigation’s Operation Rescue Me and Endangered Child Alert Program initiatives; Operation Rescue Me focuses on utilizing clues through in-depth image analysis to identify child sexual assault victims while ECAP seeks national and international media exposure of unknown adults who visibly display their faces and/or other distinguishing characteristics in association with child pornography images.
More John and Jane Does wanted by the FBI for child sexual abuse and child pornography can be found here.
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