Massachusetts police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted for rape and child sexual abuse.
According to ABC 5, Bristol County police are searching Leon Mejia-Vincente, 46, who had recently been living in New Bedford, off of Madeira Avenue, with his two children. Police say they think Mejia-Vincente fled the area with his children after an arrest warrant for his arrest was issued.
The suspect’s 17-year-old daughter, Marta Saquic, was last seen leaving her high school after attending just one morning class. She was later spotted a few times around New Bedford. Since then, she’s not been seen or heard from. Her younger brother, 5-year-old Hector Mejia-Saquic, is also missing.
#ICYMI: @NewBedfordPD is still searching for Leon Mejia-Vincente, who's wanted for rape and sexual abuse of a child. His two children are also missing. https://t.co/A8WY9BAaB3
— ABC6 News Desk (@ABC6) June 16, 2022
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday that the children are considered endangered and that Mejia-Vincente has ties with the Guatemalan community.
Anyone with any information on the case is urged to contact the Massachusetts State Police at 800-527-8873 or New Bedford Police Det. Sasha Vincente at 508-971-8569.
This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available. Check back for updates.
For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast. Listen to the latest episode below.
[Feature Photo: Police Handout]
