Full Notification

MEDIA RELEASE
Search in Progress for Hebron Man in Predatory Criminal Sex Assault
October 13, 2017

A search is continuing Friday for a 26-year-old Hebron man who fled on foot from the scene of a Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child.

At approximately 6:45 a.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in 12000 block of Hebron Road in unincorporated Hebron. Upon arrival, the responding deputies were informed that a man named Esau Ancheyta Hernandez had sexually assaulted a child at that residence. After being confronted by family members, Hernandez fled on foot from the scene.

A large multi-jurisdictional search, deploying multiple K-9’s, drones, and a helicopter, was conducted in the area of Hebron Road and the Illinois/Wisconsin State Line, but Hernandez was not located. He was last seen wearing gray pants, a teal shirt, and tennis shoes. He is 5’6”, weighs approximately 135 lbs, and has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for the below-listed charge and bond amount.

Anyone with information should contact the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 815-338-2144.


Charged Charges
Esau Ancheyta Hernandez (male 26) Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X)
Hebron, IL

Bond: $250,000
Next Court Date: TBD


The charges against this individual are allegations at this time. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

*Attached is a photograph of Esau Ancheyta Hernandez