Man Wanted For Sexual Battery On Child: Report

Brandon FL

26 May, 2021

12:31 PM

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WIMAUMA, FL — A 39-year-old man who investigators have accused of sexual battery and molestation on a child under 12 is possibly hiding out in the Wimauma area, WTSP reported. Detectives told the TV station they have an arrest warrant for Blas Jose-Hernandez after finishing an investigation on him that began in 2020. He faces charges of sexual battery on a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12, according to the news outlet. The suspect was last seen driving a white, GMC Yukon. It is possible he could be driving another unknown vehicle. Investigators said he plans on leaving the state to avoid an arrest. If you have any information on Jose-Hernandez's location, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on this case.