Search begins for man who may have information about sexually exploited child

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A nationwide manhunt has begun for a man who may have information critical to rescuing a sexually exploited child.

The FBI announced on Wednesday, June 26, that agents need the public’s help in identifying an unknown person who may have important information regarding the identity of a victim of child sexual exploitation.

The agency said the first video of the man, known only as John Doe 48, was flagged by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in December 2023. Data embedded in the video file showed it was created in October 2023.

Agents described the unidentified man as a white male between the ages of 45 and 65 with dark hair and a gray beard. He has a tattoo on each forearm and was seen in the back of a 2018-19 Nissan NV Cargo Van wearing a blue shirt and dark colored hat. He was heard speaking English.

Anyone with information about the man or the incident should report it to the FBI toll-free hotline at 1-800-Call-FBI.

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