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Police seek man charged with statutory rape

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Updated Monday, May 23, 2011 2:39 PM

Josue Expinoza Ramos

Staff report

A man wanted for statutory rape may be planning to flee to Mexico.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is asking help in locating Josue Espinoza Ramos, 19, who previously lived at 1955 Grace Church Road.

Capt. John Sifford said the Sheriff’s Office has multiple warrants charging Ramos with statutory rape.

Investigators say  Ramos had sex with a girl under the age of 15.  The incidents happened in mid-November in the  China Grove area.

The girl’s parents recently found out about what happened and contacted the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.

Lt. Chad Moose of the Criminal  Investigation  Division, said Ramos became aware of law enforcement involvement and may have left town.

Ramos is described as being  5 foot, 9 inches, weighing approximately 140 pounds.

Anyone with information on Ramos’ whereabout is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245 or Lt. Chad  Moose or Detective Linda Porter at 704-216-8700.

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