A 90-year-old man in Miami is facing serious charges after allegedly inappropriately touching a 15-year-old neighbor at his apartment complex on Friday.
Authorities took Roberto Gutierrez, 92, into custody on Saturday for allegations of inappropriate behavior involving a minor under the age of 16.
A report reveals that a teenage boy informed the police that at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Gutierrez was observed staring at him as he entered his apartment, and soon after, he knocked on the door.
According to police, the boy informed detectives that he opened it, believing it to be his father. Officials reported that Gutierrez “then utilized his walker to open the door and entered the victim’s apartment.
Authorities reported that upon entering, Gutierrez “then made contact with the victim on the left shoulder and arm while complimenting him, which caused the victim to (freeze).”
Officials reported that Gutierrez approached the living room and instructed the boy to “sit on the couch,” but the teenager declined.
“The victim stated that he told (Gutierrez) that he had to go to soccer practice in (an) attempt to make him leave,” the report states. “The victim stated that while (Gutierrez) was in between the front door and hallway, (he) attempted to kiss him on the lips by leaning forward towards him, however, the victim backed up to evade the kiss. The victim then pushed the door close to get (him) out of his apartment.”
Officials reported that Gutierrez later informed detectives he visited the victim’s apartment that day to inquire about someone.
Authorities reported that he acknowledged he “touched the victim on the arm” but claimed he “never told the victim he was beautiful nor attempted to kiss him.”
As of Monday afternoon, online jail records indicate that Gutierrez, a Cuban national, was in custody at the Metro West Detention Center with a bond set at $2,500 and a magistrate hold in place.
Reference: Local 10 News