Crime & Safety
Man Sexually Assaulted Underage South Jersey Girl He Met Online: Authorities
The Pennsylvania man, who was wanted as a fugitive, was arrested outside his home, officials said.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Pennsylvania man wanted for sexually assaulting an underage girl in Gloucester County surrendered to the authorities Friday outside his home, officials said.
Sean Flohr, 26, is accused of sexually assaulting the teenage victim in Harrison Township after meeting her online, according to court documents. The Falls Township, Pennsylvania, resident was wanted as a fugitive.
Falls Township police and the Bucks County South SWAT Team arrested Flohr without incident Friday morning after he walked out of his home and surrendered to law enforcement.
Find out what's happening in West Deptfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Based on an investigation, Falls Township police believe there may be more victims.
Flohr first contacted the victim on Reddit, identifying himself to her as "Dean," according to an affidavit filed by Det. David Hickey of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.
Find out what's happening in West Deptfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The conversation transitioned to the Discord app, where Flohr told the victim to take nude photos and videos and send them to him, Hickey said.
Flohr arranged to meet the victim at her home, where he sexually assaulted her on Monday, the affidavit says.
The suspect was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and child-pornography offenses.
Flohr was arraigned in Pennsylvania for being a fugitive. He was placed in Bucks County Prison on 10 percent of $2 million bail, with extradition to New Jersey pending.
Attorney information for Flohr wasn't immediately available in online court records.
Anyone who Flohr victimized and anyone with information can contact Falls Township Police Det. Sgt. Michael Callahan at 215-302-3324 or m.callahan@fallstwppd.com. Information can also be provided anonymously at 215-949-9120 or tiplines@fallstwppd.com.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.