Have you seen him? Police looking for man charged with indecency with a child

Jose Hernandez Varela, 34, is charged with indecency with a child, police say. (HPD)

HOUSTON – Police asked for the public’s help Monday to locate a man who is accused of committing sexual acts with a child.

The incident happened in November 2017 at a location in the 6400 block of West Airport Boulevard, according to police.

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Officers said the victim reported the abuse and authorities were able to identify the suspect as Jose Hernandez Varela and charge him with indecency with a child.

According to authorities, Varela “performed indecent sexual acts on the victim.”

Varela is described as a 34-years-old Hispanic man with brown eyes and brown hair. He is about 170 pounds and is approximately 6 feet tall.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering $5,000 for information leading to Varela’s arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.


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