Silvestre Orpeza-Balderas is IN CUSTODY. Details forthcoming via www.FranklinPDnews.com 
CANCEL THE BELOW: Suspect now IN CUSTODY, details soon via www.FranklinPDnews.com
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Franklin Police are seeking the whereabouts of an accused child molester, now on the run. Silvestre Orpeza-Balderas, 35, of Franklin is wanted for Aggravated Statutory Rape. Investigators have uncovered evidence that he molested a 13-year-old family friend. Balderas knows that he is wanted, and is now on the run; he may be planning to flee to Mexico. Additional charges against Balderas are forthcoming.
In an attempt to evade authorities, Balderas has abandoned his apartment at 801 Del Rio Pike, and is driving a beige mini-van with a black hood. If you have information on Balderas’ whereabouts, call Franklin Police: (615) 794-2513. If you spot him or his van, call 911.
Instructions:
Call FPD at (615) 794-2513 with information, or if you spot him or his van, call 9-1-1.
Address/Location
Franklin Police Department
900 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 615-794-2513
Charles Warner
Police Public Affairs
[email protected]
615-550-6821
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Unknown - Severity unknown
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Wanted Person