The FBI is asking for the public’s help to track down Alejandro T. Pena Lam, who federal authorities say is wanted in connection with the alleged online enticement of a 13-year-old girl. Investigators say Pena Lam has ties to the Miami area and was last seen in the Kendall neighborhood, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Who the FBI Says They’re Looking For
In a public notice, agents describe Pena Lam as a white (Hispanic) male born on Oct. 11, 2000, standing about 5'3" to 5'6" and weighing around 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The notice says he was last seen in the Kendall area, notes that he speaks both English and Spanish, and includes a 2023 photograph along with an NCIC reference number. According to FBI Tampa, he is wanted on allegations tied to online enticement of a 13-year-old and related child-pornography counts.
Alleged Offenses And What They Carry
Federal authorities say the investigation involves alleged coercion and enticement of a minor and the receipt of child sexual material. Coercion and enticement of a minor is charged under 18 U.S.C. § 2422, and receipt or distribution of child pornography is prosecuted under statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 2252. Convictions under these laws can result in lengthy prison terms, depending on the number and type of counts, as outlined by the Department of Justice and in the U.S. Code.
How To Report Tips
The FBI is asking anyone who might know where Pena Lam is to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or to send a secure tip through tips.fbi.gov. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, authorities emphasize that you should call 911 instead of using the online tip form. The bureau also urges the public not to approach or attempt to detain anyone they think might be the subject of this notice.
Local Context And Enforcement
Federal efforts such as Project Safe Childhood coordinate national and local work to investigate and prosecute online predators, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has said it partners with the FBI and local law enforcement in these cases. Similar Florida prosecutions have led to long federal prison sentences, which illustrates how aggressively these offenses are pursued, as reported by the Miami Herald.
The FBI says it will continue following up on leads. Anyone with information about Pena Lam’s whereabouts is asked to contact the bureau, submit a tip online, and avoid confronting the individual themselves.
