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SAPD seeking more possible victims in substitute teacher sex case

Luis Lopez, 75, accused of molesting 11-year-old girl

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking anyone who may have been victimized by a child sexual assault suspect to come forward.

Luis Lopez, 75, already faces charges in a case involving an eleven-year-old girl.

Lopez worked as a substitute teacher in the Northside Independent School District, but also was a private tutor.

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According to an arrest warrant affidavit, the eleven-year-old girl told police Lopez touched her inappropriately and sexually assaulted her on several occasions this past summer during what were supposed to be math tutoring sessions.

The affidavit said the allegations came to light after a sibling found the eleven-year-old's diary, then handed it over to a great grandparent.

The great grandparent contacted the principal at the girl's school who then called police.

Investigators said the girl told them Lopez also showered her and her brother with gifts, including laptop computers, cell phones, shoes and clothing.

In a briefing with the news media Wednesday night, police said they tracked Lopez down at a hotel where he was hiding out.

He was arrested on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child. However, police said he will face more charges if they find more victims.

Anyone who may have had that type of contact with Lopez is asked to call San Antonio police. The number for the Special Victims Unit is (210) 207-2313.


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