Kingsville police search for man wanted for sexual assault of a child
The Kingsville Police Department needs your help searching for a man wanted for sexual assault of a child.
and last updated 2021-05-12 14:25:45-04
KINGSVILLE, Texas â The Kingsville Police Department needs your help searching for a man wanted for sexual assault of a child.
Investigators are searching for 37-year-old Josue Jesus Velasquez.
Police said Velasquez has an active warrant for the charge.
Velasquez is described to be about 5-feet-8 inches tall and weighing about 215 lbs.
If you have any information as to where Velasquez may be, call Detective John Greif at 361-592-4311. And please reference case #2100000061.
Updated: 10:43 AM CDT May 12, 2021
KINGSVILLE, Texas The Kingsville Police Department is asking for the public s help to find a man wanted for sexual assault of a child.
The department said Josue Jesus Velasquez, 37, has an active warrant for the charge.
He is described as 5 8, 215 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information as to where Velasquez may be, please call Detective John Greif with the Kingsville Police Department at 361-592-4311. Reference case #2100000061.
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Josue Jesus Velasquez
37 YOA
5’08” 215lbs
Velasquez has an active Sexual Assault of Child warrant. If you have.Posted by Kingsville Police Department on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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