Thursday 5 December 2019

On The Run: Sexual Assault Suspect In Hiding

A suspected sex offender, accused of molesting a 16 year-old girl, has gone on the run.
The Metropolitan Police's East Area Command Unit has released this custody image of the wanted man – 43 year-old Joao Francisco.
He is currently at large, having failed to surrender himself to bail at Barkingside Magistrates Court, east London on July 15.
On that occasion the court issued a warrant, without bail, for his arrest.
Francisco was due to appear on one charge of sexually assaulting the teenage girl.
He is known to frequent the Barking area.
If you have any information as to his whereabouts please call officers in the CID at the East Area Command Unit via 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
In the case of an immediate sighting of Francisco, please dial 999.

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