Detectives Seek Public’s Help In Locating Sex Offender

Location: Greenwood, DE

Date of Occurrence: November of 2011

Victim:

10 year old Houston, DE female

Suspect:

Frank J. Lovett, 34 (last known address Greenwood, DE)
Black male, 5’06” tall and 220 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. (pictured below)

Charges:

Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Resume:
Greenwood, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are seeking the publics help in locating a registered sex offender after he asked a ten year old female if he could take nude pictures of her.

The incident occurred in late November of 2011 as Frank J. Lovett, 34, was babysitting the 10 year old daughter of his then girlfriend. As Lovett and the victim were riding in a vehicle, Lovett allegedly told the victim that he liked her and that he wanted to take pictures of her in the nude with his cellular phone. The victim refused, however. The victim then reported the incident to his mother who then made Lovett move out of the home.

Detectives have obtained warrants charging Frank J. Lovett with one count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sexual Solicitation of a Child but have been unable to apprehend him at this time. Lovett, who is a medium risk Tier II sex offender, is known to frequent the Greenwood, Milford, and Lincoln areas of Delaware.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to the location of Frank J. Lovett to contact Detective Danny Wright at 302-741-2811. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.