Federal investigators seek help in sexual exploitation case involving child – Times News Online

Published on September 11, 2024 03:19PM

According to a press release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Philadelphia office, law enforcement officials are seeking information that could lead to the identification of an unknown individual, John Doe 48, who may have information regarding the identity of a child in a sexual exploitation investigation.

The video featuring John Doe 48 is believed to have been made in October 2023.

John Doe 48 is described as a white male between the ages of 45 and 65.

He has dark hair, a gray beard and a tattoo on both forearms.

In the video, he can be seen in the back of a 2018-2019 Nissan NV Cargo Van, wearing a blue T-shirt and a dark hat.

In the video, the man can be heard speaking English.

According to authorities, the investigation into sexual exploitation is still ongoing.

Data in the video file indicates that the file was produced in October 2023.

Anyone with information can submit a tip online at https://tips.fbi.gov/, or call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

The public is reminded that no charges have been filed in this case and the individual in the photograph is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Photos courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI investigators say the man is between 45 and 65 years old, has dark hair and a gray beard.

The male has a tattoo on each forearm.

In a major video about the case, the man appears to be in the back of a Nissan van.