Fort Worth barber accused of sexually assaulting child, more victims suspected
Fort Worth barber accused of child sexual assault
A Fort Worth barber was taken into custody on Wednesday and accused of child sexual assault. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth barbershop owner is facing child sexual assault charges following an investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU).
Fort Worth barber arrested
Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez (Fort Worth Police Department)
What we know:
The alleged incident happened on Friday, Sept. 4, at Salon Hugo, located at 4075 E. Lancaster Ave.
The shop's owner, Hugo Jimenez Rodriguez, was arrested and faces charges of sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact.
The child's family later reported the alleged incident to authorities.
Jiminez Rodriguez's bond has been set at $200,000.
What we don't know:
Police did not release any details about the alleged incident or the victim in the case.
Investigators believe there may be more victims, especially Spanish-speaking children.
What they're saying:
"He used to cut my hair as a kid."
Leo Martinez says he and his family have been getting their hair cut by Jiminez Martinez for 20 years. He says he frequently sees children at the barbershop.
He's surprised to see Jiminez Martinez arrested, but says it's a good thing if the allegations are true.
"Good. We don't need him out here no more, that's for sure."
Leo Martinez
What you can do:
The Crimes Against Children Unit asks anyone with information or potential victims to call Detective Lopez at 682-382-1509. Resources and support are available for individuals who choose to come forward.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Fort Worth Police Department.