Crime

Arrest warrant issued for child molestation suspect

Thomas Basone, 47, faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and harassing a victim.
Thomas Basone, 47, faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and harassing a victim. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

A man charged with molesting a 13-year-old girl in June is wanted by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation into the case began in early October. The sheriff’s office obtained a warrant for the arrest of Thomas Basone on Nov. 3.

Basone, 47, faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and harassing a victim.

The victim is known to Basone, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (941) 747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 636-TIPS.

Ryan Callihan: 941-745-7095, @RCCallihan

This story was originally published November 6, 2017 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Arrest warrant issued for child molestation suspect."

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