NYPD Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Bronx Sexual Abuse Suspect
Authorities are searching for 42-year-old Stephen Charles, who is accused of targeting six young people across the borough over an eight-year period.
The New York City Police Department has launched an urgent search for 42-year-old Stephen Charles, who is wanted in connection with a pattern of sexual abuse involving six victims. According to law enforcement, the alleged incidents took place across various neighborhoods in the Bronx between January 2018 and May 2026.
Investigators report that the victims include five males, aged 10, 11, 13, 16, and 18, as well as a 13-year-old girl. Officials released photographs of the suspect on Thursday as part of their ongoing efforts to secure an arrest.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Stephen Charles or details related to these incidents to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish-language assistance, the public may call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be provided through the official Crime Stoppers website or via the department's social media channels.
Where it happened
The Bronx, New York
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