The manhunt for a suspect in the sexual assault of an 8-year-old child at a Delaware YMCA is ongoing, with the FBI leading the charge. The bureau has identified 21-year-old Nehemiah Billie J'Len Garcia as the person of interest in this case, following the distressing events that unfolded last month at Wilmington's YMCA Hanby Outdoor Center. A public call for assistance has been made, where a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest, as reported by 6abc.

According to the FBI, Garcia allegedly lured the child into the showers on June 13, 2024, before committing the assault. In a swift response to the grievous charges leveled against him, a local arrest warrant was issued on June 26, 2024. Garcia faces two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of committing a dangerous crime against a minor under the age of 14, as mentioned by CBS News Philadelphia.

While the FBI has circulated images of Garcia, acknowledging his connections to Philadelphia and Cape Coral, Florida, the specifics of the manhunt's progress or current leads have not been disclosed. New Castle County police have confirmed that the U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies are vigorously searching for Garcia, as noted by PHL17 News. The community is rallying for the rapid apprehension of the suspect, echoing the sentiments of residents interviewed by 6abc, including Mary Lott from Claymont, who stated, "They need to find this person because if he's done this to that person then he can do it to someone else."

Local reactions have been a mixture of shock and an urgent call for justice. "Anybody that does that to an 8-year-old child gets no mercy from me," Culbreth told 6abc. The YMCA, at the center of these disturbing allegations, was reached for comment yesterday but has yet to respond. As the FBI continues its pursuit, the agency reiterates its plea for public assistance in bringing Garcia into custody. Those with any pertinent information are encouraged to step forward, in what is not just a legal imperative but a community's moral outcry against an egregious violation of its most vulnerable.