Authorities in Jefferson County are looking for a man who is a suspect in a child sex crime case.
Investigators are seeking a warrant for Michael Anthony Simms, 32, on suspicion of internet luring of a child and attempted sex assault on a child, according to the sheriff’s office.
Simms was in the area of West Chatfield Avenue and South Pierce Street on Wednesday, but deputies were not able to locate him, according to a news release. Schools in the area were temporarily on lockout status as deputies searched for Simms. He was not found.
The JCSO was unable to locate the suspect near West Chatfield & South Pierce, but he's been identified as Michael Anthony Simms, 32. Investigators are seeking a warrant for charges of Internet Luring of a Child & Attempted Sex Assault on a Child. Seen him? Call 303-271-0211
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco)
Simms is about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, the sheriff’s office said. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone who knows of Simms’ whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 303-271-0211.
