Special victims detectives want to talk to Stephen Charles, 42, the prime suspect in a sexual abuse pattern within three different Bronx precincts: the 43rd, 46th and 47th.
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Police in the Bronx need the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection with several sex abuse cases dating back to 2018.
Special victims detectives want to talk to Stephen Charles, 42, the prime suspect in a sexual abuse pattern within three different Bronx precincts: the 43rd, 46th and 47th.
The cluster of attacks took place between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 5 of this year. Cops say Charles allegedly sexually abused young men between 10 and 18 years of age in incidents reported to police. He is also accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl.
According to Gothamist, a number of the abuse incidents occurred at homeless shelters where Charles had previously resided, and met at least three of the victims.
Police sources did not provide any information about whether Charles had a previous arrest history. As of Friday morning, he was still at large.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.