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Sex crimes suspect on the run in Arizona, police searching for him

The suspect is accused of sexually abusing a child in Arizona over the course of several years.

CAMP VERDE, Ariz. — Police are searching for a 34-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old in Camp Verde. 

Belsazar Desena-Toledo is wanted by the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office for allegedly molesting a child over the course of several years. 

Authorities say Desena-Toledo fled the Camp Verde area shortly after learning about the investigation into his alleged actions. He may have gone to Mexico.

Desena-Toledo is facing three counts of sexual conduct with a minor.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts can call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232. 

Credit: Camp Verde Marsahl's Office

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Silent Witness: 

Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities. 

The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media. 

Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous. 

Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case. 

Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000. 

Have a tip? Submit it on the Silent Witness tip form here. 

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