Police searching for alleged child molester

Police are searching for an alleged child molester who may be back in the Bellevue area.

By Allison DeAngelis • September 13, 2016 1:24 pm
Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department
Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

Police are searching for an alleged child molester who may be back in the Bellevue area.

Dandy Lopez-Diaz was accused of molesting a 12-year-old neighbor in 2013. The alleged victim’s family found out about the incident several days afterwards, but by that time, Lopez-Diaz had fled the state, the Bellevue Police stated. His car was later located in San Bernardino County.

Law enforcement now believe Lopez-Diaz is back in the area. A witness reported that they saw him last month at a gas station in Bellevue.

Lopez-Diaz may be driving a compact red vehicle, possibly a Mazda, according to police. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Lopez-Diaz. Anyone with information may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).