WANTED: Suspect responsible for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

HOUSTON, TX -- Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department Special Victims Division need the public's assistance locating fugitive (Jovanis Nasaid Cruz) who is wanted for a Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.

On Wednesday July 22, 2021, the Houston Police Department received a report of Sexual Abuse that occurred in the 19100 block of Saddleville Mills Ln. in Houston, Texas. During the investigation, the child victim made an outcry of sexual abuse by the fugitive Jovanis Cruz that occurred from April 7, 2009 to November 6, 2017.

Fugitive Jovanis Cruz is a Hispanic male, 30 years old, approximately 5’03”, 150 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

Warrant active as of 11/27/22.

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