Police in Indiana are searching for more victims of a man accused of exploiting and sexually assaulting women.
Lenard Adams, 32, is so far charged with attacks against four women in the Indiana towns of Merrillville, Hobart and Highland, according to Hobart police.
He is charged with rape, confinement and intimidation involving a woman in Merrillville; two counts each of kidnapping and intimidation involving two women in Hobart; and three counts of stealing from a woman in Highland.
Police said Adams is a native of Merrillville, but also operated in Las Vegas, Michigan, and Wisconsin. He reportedly lives in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Hobart Police Lt. James Gonzales said authorities suspect there are other victims who may be too afraid or embarrassed to come forward. “We really want them to come forward and speak with law enforcement,” he told reporters.
Police are expected to release more details about the case at a 10 a.m. news conference Tuesday.