SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.
Just before 6a.m. on Monday at police were dispatched to a report of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred in the 1500 block of South Kansas, according to a media release.
The investigation revealed that the minor was waiting for the school bus when they were approached by a 31-year-old male suspect, not known to her. The suspect, identified according to Sedgwick County booking records as Gonzalo Ramirez, lured the minor into a vehicle and committed the assault.
Officers quickly located Ramirez who was taken into custody and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact WPD Investigations at (316) 268-4407. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111.
The Wichita Police Department reminds parents and guardians to:
- Speak with their children about the dangers of speaking with strangers or entering vehicles with unknown individuals.
- Encourage children to immediately notify a trusted adult and call 911 if they feel unsafe or encounter a similar situation.