Honduran man sought in sex assault of boy, 12

U.S. marshals are looking for an illegal immigrant accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old, and authorities are asking the public to help put him behind bars.

Yimi "Jimmy" Humberto Diaz, 26, is wanted on suspicion of a child sex assault that occurred in March in Fairfax County, marshals said.

"Since the weather is getting nicer and school is getting out soon, the U.S. Marshals Task Force would like the public's help in getting Diaz picked up quickly," said Matt Burke, supervisory inspector with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Authorities don't have a lot of information about Diaz, who has no other known arrests in the United States. He is not in the United States legally but frequently works as a day laborer or landscaper.

Burke hopes that anyone who knows Diaz from work or his neighborhood will come forward with information that will help authorities find him. Diaz is a small man, 4 feet 6 inches, and 120 pounds. He is from Honduras and speaks little English. Previously, Diaz lived on Manitoba Drive in Alexandria. Before that he resided in Richmond.

Anyone with information on Diaz's whereabouts can call the U.S. Marshals Service at 301-489-1717 or 800-336-0102. Law enforcement is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.

The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, run by the U.S. Marshals Service, is composed of 28 federal, state and local agencies from Baltimore to Norfolk. The unit has captured more than 20,000 wanted fugitives since its creation in 2004.

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