Alleged child molester apprehended by police

A 40-year-old St James man who reportedly sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl, and later gave her $120 to keep the incident a secret, was apprehended by the police after being on the run for almost two months.

The accused was apprehended by members of the Freeport Special Task Force during an operation carried out in Maroon Town, in Spring Mount, St James, yesterday.

The police reported that on the day of the incident, the child, who was visiting a relative,was sitting on the verandah of the house when she was approached by the man, who she knows.

Giving her $120

He allegedly held her hand and carried her to the rear of the house, removed her clothing and molested her before giving her $120 and told her not to tell anyone.

As soon as her relative returned to the yard, the young girl reported the matter to her and she was taken to the police station where a report was made.

The man has been in hiding since, and managed to elude several police dragnets. One police source told THE STAR that the man allegedly confessed to committing the act.

- H.B.