Police Seek Victims Of Man Suspected Of Sexually Abusing Minors Lured Via Social Media

LANCASTER, CA — Authorities sought additional information Friday on a sexual assault of a minor in Lancaster allegedly committed by a 23-year-old man.

Angel Espitia Ardon initially met the child through social media and engaged in sexual acts with the minor on Jan. 2, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff's officials said Ardon was taken into custody last Friday. His bail was set at $400,000.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged Espitia Ardon with eight felonies Wednesday, including multiple felony sexual offenses involving a minor and offenses related to child sexual abuse material.

Detectives said they believe there may be additional unidentified victims based on information discovered during the investigation and were seeking the public's help Friday in identifying those victims.

Espitia Ardon was described as a 5-foot-11-inch-tall Hispanic man weighing 210 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the case was urged to call Special Victims Bureau Sgt. Joseph Mesa at 661-471-1500 or the toll-free tip line at 877-710-5273. The public can also contact the Special Victims Bureau at specialvictimsbureau@lasd.org.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

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