14-year-old Iowa girl sexually harassed online via Roblox by registered sex offender with prior child abuse conviction
Summary
A warrant was issued for Jacob Lee Le Clere, a 34-year-old Iowa man, for sexually harassing a 14-year-old Pine City girl online. Le Clere messaged the minor through the Roblox video game in September 2023, demanding inappropriate photos and videos and attempting to coerce her into performing sexual acts. He also asked to be introduced to her friends and expressed a preference for younger children, stating that they are "less likely to tell." Law enforcement obtained evidence linking Le Clere’s phone number and IP addresses to the messages exchanged with the victim. Le Clere, who is also known as Jacob Robertson, is a registered sex offender with a prior conviction for third-degree sexual abuse of a minor in Iowa. He is currently in Linn County Jail, and a warrant has been requested for his arrest.
Incident Details
Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.
Child sexual abuse material — the creation, distribution, or possession of such content.
Online contact by adults seeking to build trust with minors for exploitation.
Sources
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