A predator sexually abused six people, the youngest just 10, whom he met in a Bronx homeless shelter, police said Thursday.
NYPD detectives released images of the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Stephen Charles, and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
After meeting his victims inside the city’s shelter system, Stephen abused them at one of three private residences located in the Baychester, Soundview and Morris Heights sections of the Bronx, according to law enforcement.
In addition to his adult victim, Stephen sexually abused boys aged 10, 11, 13 and 16, and a 13-year-old girl between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 5, 2026, said police.
It wasn’t immediately disclosed what Stephen did to his victims or how he lured them to the private properties.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.