WANTED: Michael Ortiz

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man who they say raped a 14-year-old girl.

On December 23, 2016, at approximately 1:58 a. m. the 911 Emergency Call Center received a complaint in reference to a rape case.

Police were dispatched to the location and upon their arrival, a 14- year- old female minor stated to them that she had been raped by someone whom she knows, Michael Ortiz age 30.

Ortiz is a Hispanic male with a low cut. He was last seen wearing red basketball shorts and a cream-colored long sleeve shirt.  Michael Ortiz is WANTED.

Anyone come in contact with Michael Ortiz please call the VIPD Domestic Violence Unit (340) 778-2211, Crimestoppers VI 1-800-222-TIPS or 911.

ON THE BALL AND WORKING HARD OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: Police Commissioner Delroy Richards Sr. has his officers working around the clock to try to capture Michael Ortiz before he can rape another underage girl on St. Croix.