New Jersey State Police are asking for your help finding a South Jersey man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Emeterio Alavez-Cruz, 30, of Pilesgrove Township, N.J is wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a minor.

State Police have posted on Facebook that Emeterio is a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6” tall and 150 pounds. Police say he has connections to the Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton City, Penns Grove, and New Castle, Delaware.

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If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Emeterio Alavez-Cruz, you are asked to contact the State Police Fugitive Unit Tipline at 800-437-7839 or Woodstown Station at 856-769-0775. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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