MIAMI (WSVN) - Police have identified a man accused of sexually assaulting one woman and trying to kidnap another in Little Haiti.
Miami Police said they are now looking for 34-year-old Tavares Anthony Canty, and believe he is armed and dangerous.
“You got to find him. Got a lot of little girls around here,” said a resident.
We need everyone’s help in locating Tavares Anthony Canty, DOB of 8/20/1983. He is the suspect we are looking for in the recent sexual assault case. He is to be considered Armed and Dangerous. Reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest. @CrimeStopper305 pic.twitter.com/qhxzrrXNn1
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) April 29, 2018
Police said the suspect entered one house in the area and tried to kidnap a woman inside. However, she was able to get away.
Shortly after, officers said he sexually assaulted another woman in the same area.
Police are offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to Canty’s arrest.
“If you have daughters or kids, or anything right? He’s a threat to them,” said a resident of the area. “You know your wife, your sister, your niece or whatever.”
Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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