Fugitive wanted on 70 counts of rape in Pennsylvania

NORRISTOWN, PA

Thirty one year old Gerardo Cruz-Hernandez is a fugitive, facing 70 counts of rape.

Police say his victim is a 15-year-old Norristown girl who became pregnant during the abuse, and who he then forced to undergo an abortion.

A teacher at the victim's school had noticed signs of abuse, so the school called police.

County Youth Services is caring for her for now.

Police were about to arrest Cruz-Hernandez, but say a woman close to him tipped him off, and he fled. That woman is now under arrest.

He is a Mexican national, and they believe he has already left Pennsylvania.

Anyone with information on Cruz-Hernandez' whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.

Get more details from our sister station, 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia.

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