Baltimore teacher allegedly sexually abused missing 12-year-old girl

BALTIMORE (TCN) — A 24-year-old teacher is facing charges for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl who recently disappeared.

The Baltimore County Police Department alleges that 24-year-old Baltimore City Public Schools teacher Lewis Laury had an inappropriate relationship with the young victim. According to WMAR-TV, the girl was reported missing on June 21 and allegedly left her mother a note stating that she was meeting a friend in Pennsylvania.

The victim reportedly kept in touch with Laury through a friend’s phone. Investigators went to Laury’s apartment, in the same complex where the 12-year-old lives. Authorities reportedly found the missing girl at the suspect’s house, but Laury was not there.

According to WMAR, the victim said she told Laury she was 22 years old and they had consensual, unprotected sex multiple times at his home.

Baltimore County police officers arrested Laury on July 1 on charges of second-degree rape and third-degree sexual assault. He remains in the Baltimore County Detention Center without bail. Court records show Laury is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on July 26.

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