Cops search for man wanted in child sexual abuse case

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Play the video (12/03/0 HEMPSTEAD - Nassau police are on the hunt for a man they say continually sexually abused a 7-year-old girl and then skipped out on a court date months ago.
Authorities say 53-year-old Irene Sorto Romero is a wanted fugitive. His alleged victim was a relative of someone he was dating when he lived in Westbury two years ago. The abuse continued until June of this year, when Romero was arrested, according to police. After he was released on $25,000 bail, authorities never heard from him again.

Romero’s last-known address was in Hempstead, and neighbors say they’ve seen him around. However, he has eluded capture. Police say he has a son and a sister who live in the area and that he’s a citizen of El Salvador. They don’t suspect he left the country though.

Police say Romero is missing his right index finger. Anyone who sees him is asked to call Nassau Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.